When in doubt, just have Jeremiah Martin score 30+. Memphis got it's most important road win of the year in hopes of attaining that #4 seed in the American Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament in March. Martin didn't miss a free throw and continued a string of games as a scoring machine for the Tigers. Over the past seven games Jeremiah Martin has scored two-30+ games and two-40+ games. The Tigers have needed almost every single one in order to have a chance to win them. Final at Wichita State: Memphis (17-11) 88 Wichita State (13-13) 85
In fact, Penny said of Martin's run that it's something he's never witnessed at Memphis.
Penny Hardaway says he has never seen a Memphis player have a stretch of games like Jeremiah Martin’s. My column : https://t.co/yNuDFS4uUH
— Geoff Calkins (@geoff_calkins)
February 24, 2019 Despite being a down year for Wichita, the road win against the Shockers was a worthy test for a Memphis team with only two conference road wins over lesser opponents in Tulane and East Carolina.
Here's what the 92.9 On-Air team mentioned about the game on twitter:
Penny is now 2-0 against Gregg Marshall.Jeremiah Martin continues his legendary run.Tigers pick up massive road win in an electric environment.Hell of a win by this team and a bright spot in an otherwise dark night for Memphis sports. #GTG https://t.co/9gJpFVUIjL
— Connor Dunning (@CDunning929)
February 24, 2019 Memphis PG Jeremiah Martin was 397th-rnkd prospect in Class of 2015 per 247Sports.Over last 7 gms he’s avg 30.7ppg on 53.3% shooting.In UofM record book, he’s now:13th in career pts - 1,4496th in career steals - 20910th in assists - 4027th made FTs - 380What. A. Story.
— L. Jason Smith (@JasonSmith929)
February 24, 2019 If I’m not mistaken, this is the first time all season that Memphis has won as the underdog. Win keeps Memphis’ hopes for a Top 4 seed in AAC Tournament alive.
— John Martin (@JohnMartin929)
February 24, 2019 Nice road win for Memphis. Beat Wichita State 88-85 at Koch Arena after trailing by 16 in the first half. First time this season the Tigers have won as underdogs. Jeremiah Martin finished with 37 and is now averaging 30.7 points in the Tigers’ past seven games.
— Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS)
February 24, 2019 Next game: Memphis faces a tough Temple (20-7) team at home on Tuesday at FedExForum on ESPN U TV.
(Click above image for AUDIO- Jason & John discussed Jeremiah Martin and the Tigers on Monday 2/25)
