MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Jeremiah Martin hit two key free throws with 16.9 seconds remaining – two of his game-high 20 points – to help the University of Memphis finish the regular-season Saturday night on a winning note: 66-63 over Tulsa.
Martin, the No. 11 leading scorer in school history, was among five seniors honored before the start of the American Athletic Conference game at FedExForum. Martin, who received the loudest ovation before the game, said he was not going to allow the memorable night to finish on a sour note.
In the game's final five minutes, he scored six points, including the two free throws in the closing seconds, to satisfy a crowd of 17,611.