MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis placed five players in double figures – including freshman Antwann Jones who made his debut as a starter – to outlast Little Rock, 99-89, Wednesday night at FedExForum.
Senior guard Jeremiah Martin led the Tigers with a season-high tying 22 points, followed by seniors Kyvon Davenport and Kareem Brewton, who came off the bench to score 15 apiece. Freshman Tyler Harris added 14 points and Jones scored 13.
Jones was instrumental in the closing minutes, allowing the Tigers (6-5) to overcome a two-point deficit (86-84) with 3:52 left.