Memphis holds off UT Martin, 21-6

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- In a season filled with disappointing losses, the University of Memphis avoided just that Saturday night. University of Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch passed for 189 yards and a score and ran in a touchdown as the Tigers held off UT-Martin, 21-6, Saturday night at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. U of M senior running back Brandon Hayes added 111 yards on 27 carries, which included several key first-down runs late in the fourth quarter. "I'm happy we got the win," University of Memphis coach Justin Fuente. "I'm glad we could learn about how to battle through tight games. I'm glad we could get it done." With 7:56 left in the game and the Tigers clinging to a 7-6 lead, Lynch faked a handoff and found senior running back Brandon Hayes in the flat, who galloped into the end zone untouched.