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Tigers Volleyball Wins Season Opener Friday

Box Score MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The 2016 Set To Roar campaign began with a somewhat slow start, but the University of Memphis volleyball squad found its rhythm late as it posted a 3-0 win over Chicago State in the Tigers season opener Friday afternoon.

Memphis defeated the Cougars by scores of 25-14, 25-19 and 25-13. The season opener was a part of the 2016 Memphis Invitational at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse this weekend. The Tigers return to action for their second game of the tournament Friday at 7 p.m. (CT) against Central Arkansas.

In the match prior to Memphis-Chicago State, Belmont had a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Central Arkansas.