MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis sophomore Hannah Flowers had 11 kills and freshman Molly Murrihy added 33 assists, but it wasn't enough in the Tigers' 3-0 setback to Stephen F. Austin Friday. The Ladyjacks won the match by scores of 25-22, 25-20 and 25-23.
Memphis' 2018 season opener Friday also was the first match of the Sean Burdette era. Burdette took over as head coach in January.
The Tigers' match was part of the 2018 Memphis Invitational. In Friday's first match, Arkansas State posted a 3-0 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.