Memphis is going dancing, AAC Championship win

FT. WORTH, Texas (TXAN 24) -- The Memphis Tigers secured the American Athletic Conference (AAC) tournament championship today with an 84-72 victory over the UAB Blazers.

 This win not only adds the tournament title to their regular-season championship but also solidifies their position for the upcoming NCAA tournament.

Despite the absence of guard Tyrese Hunter due to a left foot injury,

 the Tigers showcased a dominant performance. Dain Dainja led the charge with a double-double, recording 22 points and 12 rebounds. PJ Haggerty contributed 23 points and seven rebounds, while Moussa Cisse added 10 points and 11 rebounds off the bench.

The Tigers' defense was particularly effective, holding UAB to 35.3% shooting from the field and 25.9% from beyond the arc. Memphis also outrebounded UAB 45 to 43, underscoring their dominance in the paint.

With this victory, Memphis has won 16 of their last 17 games, positioning themselves favorably for a high seed in the NCAA tournament. The official bracket announcement is anticipated later today.