MEMPHIS, Tenn. – In a game where the Tigers did not trail – the fourth time this season that has happened – the squad got a balanced effort with seven players scoring six or more points in a 71-56 win over the USF Bulls on Saturday morning.
Lawson, who ranked fifth among all freshman in NCAA Division I in double-doubles, added to his total with 18 points, hitting 5-of-17 from the field and 8-of-9 from the charity stripe, while pulling down a dozen rebounds - seven on the offensive end. scored 13 points – all in the second half – while grabbing six rebounds and twice brought the 11,681 fans at FedExForum to their feet with thunderous dunks.