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COL BKB: Memphis 80, Massachusetts 58

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University of Memphis head coach John Calipari gives instructions to his team in the first half against the University of Texas during the Elite 8 of the NCAA South Regional Game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas on March 30, 2008. University of Memphis defeated University of Texas 85-67 to advance to the NCAA Final Four. (UPI Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher) 
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Published: Nov. 18, 2008 at 6:35 AM

MEMPHIS, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Memphis Coach John Calipari became the school's winningest coach with 221 victories with the Tigers' 80-58 rout Monday of Massachusetts.

Antonio Anderson scored 15 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, freshman Tyreke Evans scored 19 points and Robert Dozier hit 18 for Memphis (2-0).

Tony Gaffney had 19 rebounds and 16 points and Ricky Harris added 17 points for UMass (1-2).

The game put Calipari one game ahead of former Memphis coach Larry Finch, who led the the Tigers from 1986-97. Calipari, who coached Massachusetts from 1988-96, has coached Memphis since the state of the 2000-01 season.

The Tigers took the win despite shooting 39 percent from the field and making only 2- of-19 three-pointers. UMass was 30 percent from the field and made 5-of-24 three-pointers.

Topics: Antonio Anderson, John Calipari, Ricky Harris, Robert Dozier, Tyreke Evans
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