Jeremiah Martin leads Tigers to victory in first round of NIT
Memphis Tigers' Jeremiah Martin looks to pass as San Diego Toreros' Isaiah Pineiro (0) guards him during the first half of the National Invitation Tournament game at FedExForum on Tuesday, March 19. The Tigers advanced to the next round, winning 74-60. (Karen Pulfer Focht/Special to the Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers' coach Penny Hardaway talks to his team during a timeout. (Karen Pulfer Focht/Special to the Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers' Alex Lomax (2) goes up for a basket against San Diego's Isaiah Wright. (Karen Pulfer Focht/Special to the Daily Memphian)
Coach Penny Hardaway talks to one of his assistant coaches, Mike Miller, during the game at FedExForum. (Karen Pulfer Focht/Special to the Daily Memphian)
Tiger mascot Pouncer hypes up the crowd of 8,138 at FedExForum. (Karen Pulfer Focht/Special to the Daily Memphian)
The Tigers' Raynere Thornton (4) and San Diego Toreros' Isaiah Pineiro (0) vie for the ball during the second half of Tuesday's NIT game at FedExForum. (Karen Pulfer Focht/Special to the Daily Memphian)
Jeremiah Martin led the Tigers with 21 points and seven rebounds as the Tigers advanced to the Round of 16 in the NIT.
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Jonah Jordan was born and raised in Memphis, graduated from the University of Memphis and has covered the Memphis Tigers for three years. When he's not writing, he enjoys golfing and eating barbecue.
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