GREENVILLE, N.C.– The Memphis women's basketball faced a rough day against the Pirates of ECU, stricken by turnovers and a tough Pirate defense. While the Tigers did all they could, they suffered the 68-38 loss.
Following today's game, Memphis moves to 13-9 overall and 4-7 in AAC play.
Struggling to get any offense going in the first half, Memphis scored their lowest point total of the season with just 14 points in the opening 20 minutes.
Jamirah Shutes opened the game with a three-pointer from the top of the key while Emani Jefferson added in two free throws to give the Tigers the 5-1 lead, but ECU's offense would get into a groove and take the 13-10 lead into the second quarter.