Martin scores 25, leads Memphis past South Florida 86-74
TAMPA, Fla. -- Jeremiah Martin had 25 points and a season-high nine assists to lead Memphis to an 86-74 victory over South Florida on Wednesday night.
Memphis (14-8, 5-4 American Conference) rebounded from a two-game skid, including a 14-point loss to No. 8 Cincinnati on Saturday. South Florida (8-15, 1-9) has lost nine of its last 10.
Martin made three 3-pointers, was 8 of 18 from the field, and added three steals, three blocks and five rebounds. Kyvon Davenport and Jamal Johnson had 18 points apiece, with Davenport matching a season-best with 11 rebounds.
David Collins scored 21 points and Payton Banks had 16 to lead South Florida.
The Tigers stretched their 10-point halftime lead with an 18-8 run for a 60-40 lead with 10 minutes left. The Bulls cut the deficit to 10 points, but didn't get closer.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Anthony Jordan
- Peter Juzenas
- Bill Jacobson
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 2-0 | - | 12-3 |
| South Florida | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| North Texas | 2-1 | 0.5 | 11-4 |
| Rice | 2-1 | 0.5 | 11-5 |
| UAB | 2-1 | 0.5 | 9-7 |
| Florida Atlantic | 2-1 | 0.5 | 9-7 |
| Tulane | 2-1 | 0.5 | 8-8 |
| Temple | 1-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| East Carolina | 1-2 | 1.5 | 9-7 |
| Tulsa | 1-2 | 1.5 | 7-9 |
| Wichita State | 0-2 | 2 | 10-5 |
| UTSA | 0-2 | 2 | 6-8 |
| Charlotte | 0-3 | 2.5 | 7-9 |
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