Memphis basketball was facing a gut-check game Sunday against Charlotte at Halton Arena. And the Tigers passed the test with a 77-68 win.

PJ Haggerty scored 18 points, Tyrese Hunter added 15 points and No. 18 Memphis used a strong first half to set the tone in a 77-68 win over Charlotte on Sunday.

PJ Haggerty scored 18 points to help No. 18 Memphis churn out a 77-68 road victory over Charlotte on Sunday afternoon. Tyrese Hunter chipped in 15 points and distributed five assists and reserve Dain Dainja contributed 14 points for Memphis (14-4,

The Tigers’ toughness showed up early against the 49ers, as they won the first-half rebounding battle by eight and limited Charlotte to just 3 second-chance points before halftime. Memphis wound up winning the rebounding battle 42-28.

Here is box score for Sunday’s game between the Memphis Tigers and the Charlotte 49ers at Dale F. Halton Arena.