CINCINNATI – Jeremiah Martin impressed University of Cincinnati coach Mick Cronin with a gutsy, 28-point effort that nearly was enough, but the University of Memphis dropped a 71-69 decision Saturday night at Fifth Third Arena.
In addition to Martin, the Tigers got 14 points and a team-leading seven rebounds from Isaiah Maurice.
The Tigers (18-12, 10-7 The American) had an opportunity to tie – or win – the game on their final possession, but turned the ball over on an errant pass in the closing seconds.
Cincinnati (25-4, 14-2 The American) got 26 points from Jarron Cumberland in the victory, its 25t h straight league home victory.