AP Joseph Doss ran for three touchdowns and Memphis, formerly winless in Conference USA this season, denied UTEP a sixth victory for bowl eligibility with a 38-19 win Saturday night.
Memphis (2-10, 1-7 Conference USA) won for the first time in nine games and earned its first road win this season.
UTEP (5-7, 2-3) led only once and finished the season losing five of its last six.
Kobe Bryant scored 21 points, grabbed six rebounds and dished out six assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers over the Memphis Grizzlies, 91-81, at Staples Center. ...
"At 7-3, the Orlando Magic are tied with the Cleveland Cavaliers for best record in the Eastern Conference and are the only team in the NBA in the Top Ten in both offensive and defensive efficiency. The Magic face off with the 1-8 Grizzlies tonight at FedExForum, and, as always, here are three things on my mind as the game approaches. ..."