Tennessee High School Basketball - Christian Brothers holds off Memphis University
January 16, 2009: Memphis, TN 38120 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Christian Brothers Purple Wave (Memphis, TN) and the visiting Memphis University Owls (Memphis, TN), saw Christian Brothers's basketball squad hold off Memphis University by a score of 46-43.
With the victory, Christian Brothers improves its record to 16-5 on the campaign. The Purple Wave host St. Benedict at Auburndale (Cordova, TN) to play the Eagles in a Division II-AA - West challenge on Tuesday, January 20. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 8-9.
Next up, the Owls play the Memphis FCA Nighthawks (Memphis, TN) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 20. Memphis University will attempt to improve on its 10-9 season record. The Nighthawks come into the challenge with a 3-13 record after their 57-48 non-league loss to St. Benedict at Auburndale (Cordova, TN).