MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Sharp shooting on the offensive end and lock down defense for the Memphis Tiger women's basketball team would help them cruise to an 80-51 win over SMU tonight for their first American Athletic Conference win of the season.
Following tonight's game, Memphis moves to 9-7 overall and 1-2 in AAC play.
The Tigers got out to a fast start; Hannah Riddick would lead the team to a 9-2 lead in the opening three minutes with seven of the team's points and six of the team's eight rebounds. Memphis' defense would hold steady in the first quarter as well, keeping SMU to single digit scoring and taking an 16-8 lead into the second quarter.