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Five American Teams Unbeaten On Season's Opening Day

Friday, August 27
Memphis 3, California Baptist 0 (25-19, 25-23, 25-19)/Memphis 3, Chattanooga 0 (25-23, 27-25, 25-14)

Memphis opened the new season a perfect 2-0, sweeping California Baptist and Chattanooga on opening day. The Tigers defeated California Baptist by 25-19, 25-23, 25-19 scores, and triumphed over Chattanooga 25-23, 27-25-25-14.

Elizabeth Orf hit .625 and turned in a team-high 10 kills in the sweep of California Baptist, and Sabrina Bianco notched a double-double with 38 assists and 10 digs. Miya Smith added 10 kills and three block assists in the win. Orf was just as impressive against Chattanooga, hitting at a .