Douglas-Roberts, Rose Combine For 46, Memphis Routs Texas 85-67

Posted by Stephen Rhodes under Slam Dunk NCAA

Memphis guard Chris Douglas-Roberts (#14) takes a shot against Texas in the first half of the NCAA South Regional basketball final, played on Sunday. Memphis defeated Texas, 85-67. ?

I think it is safe to say that the #1-ranked Memphis Tigers are a legitimate contender for the NCAA basketball crown, especially after Sunday’s matchup against #2 Texas.? Memphis can thank Chris Douglas-Roberts and Derrick Rose as they combined for 46 points, helping the Tigers reach the Final Four for the first time since 1985, defeating the Longhorns, 85-67 in the NCAA South Regional final at Reliant Arena in Houston, TX.

Memphis’ high-scorer was Douglas-Roberts with 25 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, a steal and a block while Rose scored 21 with 6 rebounds, 9 assists, a steal and a block; Joey Dorsey recorded a double-double as he scored 11 with 12 rebounds, a steal and a block.? Texas was led by A.J. Abrams with 17 points, including 5 treys, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals while D.J. Augustin scored 16 with 2 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal.? Memphis advances to the Final Four as they will face the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, April 5, at San Antonio.

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