Williams leads Memphis past Arkansas State 74-55

MEMPHIS, Tenn -  Elliot Williams scored 20 points, and
Willie Kemp and Doneal Mack added 11 apiece as Memphis overcame a
woeful shooting night to defeat Arkansas State 74-55 on Saturday
night.
The Tigers (5-1) missed 14 of their first 15 shots, but
eventually erased a 13-point first-half deficit to win their fourth
straight game. Memphis ended the night shooting 39.1 percent
(27-for-69) and used 11 unanswered points in the second half to
overtake the Red Wolves.
It marked the fifth straight game that Williams, a sophomore
off-season transfer from Duke, has scored at least 20 points. Kemp
added six assists on the night.
JeJuan Brown led Arkansas State (3-4) with 17 points, while
Brandon Reed finished with 14. Martavius Adams added 11 points and
12 rebounds before fouling out.