Memphis basketball guard PJ Haggerty speaks to reporters after Sunday's win over Rice in Houston.

It was not without a bevy of nervous moments, but Memphis basketball overcame a scrappy Rice Owls team Sunday, winning 86-83.

Rice was paired with a formidable opponent Sunday afternoon inside Tudor Fieldhouse. Memphis carried a No. 19 national ...

PJ Haggerty had 26 points and eight rebounds, Tyrese Hunter added 19 points and No. 19 Memphis held on to beat Rice 86-83.