Defense shines as Memphis tops Tulane 61-46

<p>MEMPHIS, Tenn. &mdash; Boogie Ellis had 13 points as Memphis topped Tulane 61-46 on Wednesday night. </p>
<p>Alex Lomax added six points for the Tigers, who held the Green Wave to 25.9% shooting, the lowest mark of the season for a Memphis opponent.</p>
<p>DeAndre Williams had 10 rebounds and five assists for Memphis (13-6, 9-3 American Athletic Conference), which earned its fourth consecutive win.</p>
<p>Jordan Walker had 18 points and five steals for the Green Wave (9-10, 4-10). Jaylen Forbes added 12 points and 10 rebounds.</p>
<p>The Tigers improve to 2-0 against the Green Wave this season. Memphis defeated Tulane 80-74 on Dec. 16.</p>
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