Williams’ versatile play leads Memphis to an 87-57 win against Southeast Missouri State

Williams leads Memphis past SE Missouri St. 87-57

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Elliot Williams scored 20 points, grabbed nine rebounds and handed out eight assists on Tuesday afternoon to lead Memphis to a 87-57 victory over Southeast Missouri State.

Doneal Mack added 19 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the field, including 4-for-8 from beyond the arc as Memphis (8-2) had five players to score in double figures. Wesley Witherspoon had 15 points, while Willie Kemp and Pierre Henderson-Niles finished with 10 apiece.

Cameron Butler led Southeast Missouri State (4-8) with 16 points, while Marland Smith scored 15.

Anthony Allison, Southeast Missouri State’s leading scorer with a 10.5 average, was held to five points, missing nine of his 10 shots from the field. The Redhawks shot 38.5 percent (20 of 52) for the game.