Memphis Tigers hold off Temple, 81-73, as Jeremiah Martin goes for 30 points
Victory keeps Tigers in play for top-four finish in AAC
Memphis Tigers guard Alex Lomax (2) is fouled by defenders during a game against the Temple Owls on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. The Tigers defeated the Owls 81-73. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers forward Raynere Thornton (4) pulls up for shot during a game against the Temple Owls on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers guard Kareem Brewton Jr. (5) dives to steal the ball from Temple Owls guard Shizz Alston Jr. (10) during a game against the Owls on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers guard Tyler Harris (1) raises up for a shot during a game against the Temple Owls on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers guard Alex Lomax (2) drives to the basket during a game against the Temple Owls on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)
Memphis turned back Temple 81-73 Tuesday night at FedExForum, keeping alive their hopes to finish in the top four in the American Athletic Conference standings and earn a first-round bye in next month's league tournament. Jeremiah Martin led the way with 30 points.
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Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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