MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Tigers moved to 2-0 to start the season after downing the Cougars of SIUE 89-58 inside Elma Roane Fieldhouse today.
Memphis opened the game with buckets on their first two possessions down the court from Alana Davis and Emani Jefferson. SIUE would make a mini comeback after made baskets from Ajulu Thatha and Allie Troeckler, but the Tigers would not let them hang around for long.
After a 6-0 run from Jefferson and Tyler Frierson, Memphis would extend their lead out to as much as eight before taking a 16-9 lead heading into the second quarter of play.