Memphis Women

Memphis Women

Leagues Played
WNCAAB 232 NIT Women 3
Links
Wikipedia
Related Teams
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Results

WNCAAB 03/09 23:00 124 [10] Memphis Women v East Carolina Women [7] L 45-64
WNCAAB 03/05 00:00 - [10] Memphis Women v Florida Atlantic Women [13] L 62-69
WNCAAB 03/01 20:00 - Memphis Women v Tulsa Women L 79-81
WNCAAB 02/26 01:00 - [4] Temple Women v Memphis Women [10] L 91-79
WNCAAB 02/23 00:00 - [10] Memphis Women v South Florida Women [2] L 70-80
WNCAAB 02/20 01:00 - Memphis Women v UAB Women W 80-71
WNCAAB 02/15 20:00 - Texas San Antonio Women v Memphis Women L 80-61
WNCAAB 02/13 00:30 - North Texas Women v Memphis Women L 97-57
WNCAAB 02/08 20:00 - Memphis Women v Florida Atlantic Women W 73-60
WNCAAB 02/05 16:00 - [9] Memphis Women v Temple Women [5] L 66-74
WNCAAB 02/01 20:55 - Memphis Women v East Carolina Women W 75-69
WNCAAB 01/30 01:00 - [11] Charlotte Women v Memphis Women [9] L 67-59

The Memphis Tigers women's basketball team represents the University of Memphis in NCAA Division I women's college basketball. The Tigers compete in the American Athletic Conference. They previously competed in Conference USA in which they have won two Conference USA conference tournament championships and, prior to that two Metro Conference tournament championships. They play home games at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse and FedExForum.

History

The first inter-school game of the Memphis Tigers (then West Tennessee State Normal School) was a 24–0 win over Whitehaven High School in 1914. The University dropped women's athletics in 1936 and did not return women's athletics to varsity sport status until the 1972–73 season.

The team has competed in the NCAA tournament seven times., the WNIT five times, the National Women's Invitational tournament one time and the Women's Basketball Invitational one time.

Jamirah Shutes, a senior guard on the 2022–23 Memphis women’s basketball team, initially pled not guilty to an assault charge after she was accused of punching a Bowling Green player in the face following the Memphis Tigers' loss in the Women’s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT) on March 24, 2023, officials confirmed. She later changed her plea and was found guilty and her sentence included anger management.

Head coaches

Memphis coaching history
Tenure Coach Seasons Record Pct.
1919–1922 Martha Teuton 3 38–5–1 .875
1922–1923 W. H. Depriest 1 11–8 .579
1923–1924 Crowley Davis 1 4–4 .500
1924–1927 Leo Lindsey 3 32–8–1 .793
1929–1935 Ethel Blackman 8 57–29–2 .659
1972–1991 Mary Lou Johns 19 368–215 .631
1991–2004 Joye Lee-McNelis 13 229–156 .595
2004–2008 Blair Savage-Lansden 4 30–88 .254
2008–2021 Melissa McFerrin 13 140–116 .547
2021–2023 Katrina Merriweather 2 38–23 .623
2023– Alex Simmons 1
The Memphis Women basketball team is a talented and dynamic squad representing Memphis, dedicated to excellence on and off the court. Known for their strong teamwork, agility, and strategic play, the team embodies the spirit of determination and resilience. Comprising skilled athletes from diverse backgrounds, the Memphis Women aim to compete at the highest levels, inspiring fans and aspiring players alike. With a focus on development, sportsmanship, and community engagement, the team strives to elevate women's basketball and foster a passionate, supportive fan base in Memphis and beyond.