MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A balanced scoring attack, a key contribution from another freshman and a near turnover-free second half helped the University of Memphis survive a scare from Siena Wednesday night at FedExForum.
Jeremiah Martin and Kyvon Davenport scored 16 points apiece, freshman David Nickelberry added seven points, six rebounds and three assists and the Tigers committed only two second-half turnovers in the 70-66 victory. Memphis (8-3) also got 13 points from Raynere Thornton and Kareem Brewton, while Thornton – making his first start in place of injured Jimario Rivers – grabbed a season-high seven rebounds.