Martin's career-high 28 lifts Memphis past Tulsa 76-67
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Jeremiah Martin scored a career-high 28 points and had eight assists and Memphis beat Tulsa 76-67 on Saturday to snap a three-game losing streak.
Tulsa led 33-32 at halftime and stretched it to 55-47 with a Junior Etou 3-pointer before Memphis took control. Martin scored seven points during a 13-5 run and Memphis (10-6, 1-2 American Athletic Conference) led the rest of the way.
Martin added a pair of 3s and two free throws, Jamal Johnson and Mike Parks Jr. each hit two free throws and the Tigers led 72-60 with 77 seconds to play.
Parks scored 16 points and made 7 of 9 shots, Kyvon Davenport scored 11 and Jamal Johnson had 10 for the Tigers. Martins Ibagnu led Tulsa (10-6, 3-1) with 17 point and Etou scored 12 with six rebounds.
The Golden Hurricane saw their three-game win streak end. Tulsa has won six of its last eight.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Byron Jarrett
- Steve Olson
- Bill Jacobson
2023-24 American Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
South Florida | 16-2 | - | 25-8 |
Florida Atlantic | 14-4 | 2 | 25-9 |
Charlotte | 13-5 | 3 | 19-12 |
UAB | 12-6 | 4 | 23-12 |
Memphis | 11-7 | 5 | 22-10 |
SMU | 11-7 | 5 | 20-13 |
North Texas | 10-8 | 6 | 19-15 |
Tulsa | 7-11 | 9 | 16-15 |
East Carolina | 7-11 | 9 | 15-18 |
Tulane | 5-13 | 11 | 14-17 |
Temple | 5-13 | 11 | 16-20 |
Wichita State | 5-13 | 11 | 15-19 |
UTSA | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |
Rice | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |