Martin, Johnson combine for 42, Memphis beats Bryant 90-72
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Jeremiah Martin and Jamal Johnson combined for 42 points to lead Memphis to a 90-72 win over Bryant on Saturday afternoon.
Johnson made all his points from beyond the arc, drilling 6 of 11 attempts for 18. Martin was also hot from distance, making 6 of 7 for 24 points. He was 9 of 12 from the floor. The Tigers (6-2), who are 6-0 at home, nailed 13 of 23 from long range and hit 58 percent (34-59) from the floor.
Bryant led for most of the first half before Kyvon Davenport scored eight straight unanswered points in the closing minutes to help Memphis to a 49-34 halftime advantage. Johnson nailed two straight treys to start the second half and Memphis cruised to its sixth win in the last seven games.
Ikenna Ndugba led Bryant (1-9) with 17 points and a career-high 11 assists. Brandon Carroll added 14 points with nine boards.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Rick Randall
- Jose Carrion
- Todd Austin
2024-25 America East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 2-0 | - | 9-8 |
| Bryant | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-9 |
| UMass Lowell | 1-1 | 1 | 12-5 |
| Maine | 1-1 | 1 | 9-8 |
| Binghamton | 1-1 | 1 | 9-8 |
| UAlbany | 1-1 | 1 | 9-8 |
| UMBC | 1-1 | 1 | 9-8 |
| NJIT | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-13 |
| New Hampshire | 0-2 | 2 | 2-15 |
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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