COL BKB: Memphis 85, East Carolina 64

GREENVILLE, N.C., Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Antonio Anderson's 26 points Wednesday led 19th-ranked Memphis in its 85-64 Conference USA rout of East Carolina.

In his all-around floor game, Anderson also had five rebounds, eight assists and two steals. He scored 15 points in Memphis' 45-31 first half.

Tyreke Evans scored 18 with six rebounds and four assists. Robert Dozier scored 11 with five rebounds, five assists and three blocked shots, while reserves Willie Kemp and Pierre Henderson-Niles both scored nine points for the Tigers (17-3, 6-0), who recorded their 48th straight C-USA victory.

Jamar Abrams' 18 points and eight rebounds led ECU. Sam Hinnant scored 17 points, but was the only other player in double figures for the Pirates (10-9, 2-4), losers in eight of their last 10 contests.

Louisville won the battle of the boards, 35-28, and forced 12 turnovers while committing six of their own.