Jeremiah Martin Pulls the Tigers Through to Victory at ECU/Sidenote: Penny Helping ECU Recruit

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Yes Memphis was essentially favored by 9, and won by 10. But the final score wasn't indicative of how hard the Memphis Tigers had to grind out Wednesday night's game against ECU to avoid a loss. FINAL Memphis 79 ECU 69

In fact, it took a herculean effort by Jeremiah Martin to get it done. (Click the image above to listen to Gary Parrish & John Martin from 929 discuss Jeremiah Martin & the Tigers win at ECU).  Martin led all scorers with 31 points. Mike Parks added 12 points. Isaiah Maurice added 9 points with 7 rebounds off the bench for Memphis.

NEXT GAME: Memphis Tigers (15-10) vs. UCF (18-5) on ESPN 2 TV on Saturday (2/16) at 5:00 p.m.

FULL COVERAGE: Live Thursday (2/14) with Geoff Calkins joining us live at 9 a.m. with the Memphis Tigers on 92.9 FM ESPN

Here's some of  92.9's On-Air Team thoughts from Twitter:

Memphis really struggles when Jeremiah Martin is out.

— Geoff Calkins (@geoff_calkins) February 14, 2019

Final: Memphis 79, ECU 69. KenPom projected 79-70, Memphis. Jeremiah goes off again with 31 points, this time helping Memphis pick up just its second road win of season. Up next: At UCF on Saturday.

— L. Jason Smith (@JasonSmith929) February 14, 2019

Memphis wins. Memphis covers.

— John Martin (@JohnMartin929) February 14, 2019

SIDENOTE: Penny Hardaway might be helping ECU recruit

ECU coach says he uses Penny to help his recruiting, tells recruits they can play in front of 30 scouts against No. 1 player in country.

— Geoff Calkins (@geoff_calkins) February 14, 2019