Knights hit the road before C-USA tournament

Keith Clanton tried to give Knights fans something to remember in the men’s basketball team’s last night on their home court this season, but his 29 points wouldn’t be enough against one of the top teams in the nation. The Knights (19-10, 8-6) fell to No. 17 Memphis 76-67 March 2.

The stellar night by the Knights’ most prolific shooter appeared to be working in the first half, with the Knights leading the game for most of the game leading up to halftime. But with only three minutes left in the period the Knights relinquished their lead to Memphis (25-4, 14-0) and would never get it back.

After the gap widened to 13 points, the Knights clawed their way back within single digits, but it was too late.

They hit the road for their final two C-USA games this week. They were at UAB Wednesday at press time, and will face Southern Miss (22-7, 11-3) on March 9. After that, they head to Tulsa for the C-USA Tournament.