MEMPHIS, Tenn. – After playing to a 98-61 win over King University in their exhibition game last Thursday, the Memphis women's basketball team will open the regular season at home on Tuesday night against Xavier. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m.
The Tigers, who got an astounding 23 points from freshman Makaiya Brooks in their exhibition game, also welcome newcomers in Tyler Frierson and Emani Jefferson, who transferred to Memphis from Wright State. Jefferson, who chipped in 10 points and led the team with eight rebounds, and Frierson, who added in seven points, both had excellent showings in a Memphis uniform.