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Tigers Celebrate Comeback Victory Over UCF Saturday

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis women's basketball team had its second-straight come from beyond victory Saturday afternoon with a 65-59 win over UCF at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse. Saturday's game was the Play4Kay game and during halftime, the Tigers honored the late mother of junior guard Brea Elmore with a special jersey presentation. Elmore finished the team with a team-high 22 points.

The Tigers improve to 10-11 overall and 3-5 in American Athletic Conference play. The win currently bumped Memphis up to sixth in the conference standings.

How It Happened
Memphis took the early 7-2 lead over the Knights due to a hot start by Elmore.