MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Jeremiah Martin scored a game-high 23 points to lead the University of Memphis, but the Tigers were knocked out of the American Athletic Conference Championship Saturday with a 61-58 semifinal loss to nationally ranked Houston.
Playing before a loud, supportive crowd at FedExForum, the Tigers (21-13) battled to the final possession despite shooting a season-low 23.5 percent against one of the nation's premier defensive teams. The Tigers had two 3-point tries in final 20 seconds, one by Martin and another by Tyler Harris, but missed both.
Houston, ranked 11th nationally, advanced to Sunday's championship game at 2:15 p.