Tigers Dethrone Houston, Win American Championship

DEVELOPING STORY: The Memphis Tigers upset the number one team in the nation to win the American Athletic Conference basketball championship. The Tigers defeated Houston 75-65.

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Thousands of Memphis fans celebrated

“I feel blessed,” Coach Penny Hardaway said as he celebrated his first American conference championship. “This is God’s work.”

“Memphis, I love y’all,” he said.

MEMPHIS TAKES DOWN HOUSTON ?

The Tigers win their first AAC Tournament ever by knocking off the Cougars! #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/zlO2SevDM5

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