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The Memphis Tigers seek their 21st consecutive victory and 57th in a row in C-USA as they travel to Houston to take on the Cougars tonight. (AP Images)

What will Memphis use for motivation in this one since they have wrapped up another conference title already? Well, Memphis is still in pursuit of a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

While they were one of the country's highest-scoring teams last season, the Tigers have relied on stifling defense this season. They're allowing 58.6 points and shooting 37.1 percent per game, and have limited opponents to 49.4 points over the past seven games.

The Tigers will be trying for a ninth straight win over Houston, but they'll be facing a team that's proved difficult to beat at home of late.

The Cougars have won 10 of their last 11 home games in conference play. Houston will be playing at home for only the fourth time in 10 games.