There are 64 article(s) tagged Memphis Tigers Women's Basketball:

• March 2022

  • Memphis women’s basketball advances at AAC Tournament

    Jamirah Shutes leads Tigers into second round against South Florida.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 07, 2022

• October 2021

  • Katrina Merriweather building new energy in Memphis women’s basketball

    The first-year coach is emphasizing building positivity among a mix of Tigers veterans and players from her former school, Wright State.

    By Steven Johnson October 01, 2021

• May 2021

  • Memphis’ Katrina Merriweather tapped to assist USA Basketball

    The Tigers’ new head coach will live out a dream with USA Basketball.

    By Steven Johnson May 12, 2021

• March 2021

  • Former Memphis coach Mary Lou Johns chosen for Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

    Johns coached the women’s basketball team from 1972 to 1991 and three NCAA Tournament appearances.

    By Danielle Lerner March 05, 2021

• February 2021

  • Memphis women’s basketball coach Melissa McFerrin retires

    University of Memphis women’s basketball coach Melissa McFerrin announces her retirement after a tenure marred by abuse allegations and a lack of consistent on-court success.

    By Danielle Lerner February 14, 2021

• December 2020

  • Memphis Tigers release full 2020-21 basketball schedule

    The men’s team will play seven nonconference games in addition to a 20-game American Athletic Conference schedule.

    By Danielle Lerner December 07, 2020

• November 2020

  • Memphis women’s basketball opener postponed

    The Tigers’ opponent, Southern Illinois, announced Friday it is entering a coronavirus-related pause. 

    By Danielle Lerner November 27, 2020

• September 2020

  • From Cameroon to Memphis, Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu’s gamble pays off

    The Tigers have given the player her chance to spread her wings.

    By Danielle Lerner September 21, 2020

  • ‘We have a voice': Memphis athletes lead unity walk for social justice

    “We don’t plan on keeping quiet anytime soon,” women’s basketball player Lanyce Williams, one of the march organizers, said.

    By Danielle Lerner September 11, 2020

  • Memphis releases 2020-21 basketball season ticket information

    Fans will have refund and donation options if the season is affected by COVID-19.

    By Danielle Lerner September 10, 2020

• October 2019

  • McFerrin wants to put investigation behind her, prepare for 2019 season

    Coach Melissa McFerrin wants to put the investigation into her program behind her and focus on the Memphis Tigers’ 2019-20 season 

    By Jonah Jordan October 14, 2019

  • Women’s basketball: Athletic administration also to blame, according to investigation

    The Pictor Group's investigation of the Memphis women's basketball program pinned several problems on the athletic administration. 

    By Drew Hill October 10, 2019

• July 2019

  • Former players say abusive conditions existed under women’s basketball coach McFerrin

    Nine former players under University of Memphis women's basketball coach Melissa McFerrin have come forward with allegations of mistreatment and abuse, and exit interviews show many players had issues with the coach.

    By Drew Hill, Jonah Jordan July 04, 2019

  • University of Memphis initiates external review of women’s basketball program after allegations

    The University of Memphis issued a statement confirming the women's basketball program is undergoing an independent external review. 

    By Jonah Jordan, Drew Hill July 03, 2019