Memphis and Southern Miss extended win streaks with double-digit wins over UAB and Houston, respectively. UTEP also improved to 2-0 in conference play with a 74-63 victory against Marshall. East Carolina's Corvonn Gaines hit the game-winning 3-pointer in an 88-85 overtime win against UCF. The Knights did have career performances from senior Keith Clanton with 34 points and junior Tristan Spurlock's 23 points. Tulsa had a big second half to defeat Rice, 64-51, in the Hurricane's C-USA home opener. Four Mustangs scored in double figures to lead SMU to a 59-53 win over visiting Tulane.
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