Memphis women’s basketball picked to finish fifth in AAC, Griggs gets preseason All-AAC nod
Tigers fifth-year guard Madison Griggs made the preseason All-AAC first team.
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October 2023
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Buckley: Jahvon Quinerly hardly knows Memphis. But he’s falling head over heels in love.
It’s all about the city for Jahvon Quinerly, Madison Griggs and Memphis Tigers basketball at Student Madness.
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Tigers target Curtis Givens III will live-stream commitment in Memphis
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September 2023
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Tigers coach Alex Simmons emphasizes ‘championship mentality’
The Memphis Tigers women’s basketball team had its first official practice on Wednesday. Head coach Alex Simmons believes reaching the highest levels of success starts with the right mindset.
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Memphis women’s basketball full 2023-24 AAC schedule released
The AAC released full conference schedules for all 14 of its teams on Friday morning.
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July 2023
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Tigers women’s basketball to schedule home-and-home series with Lady Vols
A game between the University of Memphis and the University of Tennessee will happen this upcoming season, and newly hired Tigers coach Alex Simmons will be coaching against her alma mater.
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June 2023
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Ties to new Tigers coach sway sharpshooter Madison Griggs to stay
Alex Simmons will be the third head coach at the University of Memphis for the former Houston High basketball star.
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May 2023
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New Tigers basketball coach is in transfer player’s life ‘for a reason’
“She took a chance on me, and ever since then, our bond grew stronger and stronger every single year,” new Tiger Ki’Ari Cain, who lost her mother last year, said of Coach Alex Simmons.
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March 2023
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Here’s where Memphis’ search for a new women’s basketball coach stands
Tigers athletic director Laird Veatch is searching for a successor to Katrina Merriweather, who left for Cincinnati. Potential candidates have extensive experience and, for some, Memphis ties.
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Katrina Merriweather leaves Memphis program for Cincinnati
The departures comes after two seasons with the Tigers for the former Bearcats player.
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Memphis player charged with assault after WNIT game
Tigers guard Jamirah Shutes allegedly threw a punch in handshake line after game at Bowling Green.
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Memphis’ special season comes to abrupt end in WNIT loss to Bowling Green
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February 2023
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Tigers sharpshooter Madison Griggs surpasses major scoring milestone
The former Houston High star helps the University of Memphis beat Tulsa on the road, for a fourth straight win.
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October 2022
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Memphis women’s basketball picked to finish 5th in AAC, Shutes earns All-AAC preseason honors
The Tigers finished 16-12 overall and 6-9 in AAC play last season. Under head coach Katrina Merriweather, the team quadrupled its win total from the 2020-21 campaign and recorded its first 15-win season since 2015-16.
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March 2022
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Tigers women lose to South Florida in AAC Tournament
Jamirah Shutes scores 16 for Memphis, which ends season 16-12.
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Memphis women’s basketball advances at AAC Tournament
Jamirah Shutes leads Tigers into second round against South Florida.
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October 2021
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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.
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May 2021
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Memphis’ Katrina Merriweather tapped to assist USA Basketball
The Tigers’ new head coach will live out a dream with USA Basketball.
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March 2021
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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.
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February 2021
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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.
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December 2020
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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.
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November 2020
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Memphis women’s basketball opener postponed
The Tigers’ opponent, Southern Illinois, announced Friday it is entering a coronavirus-related pause.
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September 2020
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From Cameroon to Memphis, Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu’s gamble pays off
The Tigers have given the player her chance to spread her wings.
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‘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.
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Memphis releases 2020-21 basketball season ticket information
Fans will have refund and donation options if the season is affected by COVID-19.
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October 2019
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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
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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.
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