NEW ORLEANS, La. – The University of Memphis won its first American Athletic Conference road game Sunday at Fogelman Arena, but the Tigers had to outlast a determined, late-game comeback try by Tulane.
What once was an 18-point Memphis advantage dwindled to two points in the closing minutes, before the Tigers escaped with an 83-79 victory.
led the UofM (11-6, 3-1 The American) with a season-high 27 points and added 17. scored 12.
Martin's clutch play in the final three minutes, including two free throws with 13 seconds, helped seal the win.
"We stayed together and we got the win," Martin said.