MEMPHIS TIGERS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the University of Memphis women's basketball program competes in the American Athletic Conference with 12 players under coach Alex Simmons at the 3,500-seat Elma Roane Fieldhouse. The university itself, founded in 1912 with 20,276 students, anchors the program's deep roots in the mid-South. Through a challenging 8-17 overall season, the Tigers average 65.0 points per game while allowing 68.6, indicating close contests that ultimately tip against them in tight margins.

The team's conference record of 2-8 reflects a significant disparity between home and away performance, with a 5-8 home mark versus 3-9 on the road. This home court advantage at Elma Roane Fieldhouse becomes crucial as Memphis navigates its American Athletic Conference schedule. Simmons oversees a lean 12-player roster navigating the demands of Division I basketball in a major metropolitan area, where offensive consistency and defensive tightening remain priorities moving forward.

KEY FACTS

SchoolUniversity of Memphis
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceAmerican Athletic Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationMemphis, Tennessee
VenueElma Roane Fieldhouse
Head CoachStaff

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
13Brooklyn AlexanderG
33Kennedi AlexanderG
1Cori AllenG
22Brooklynn CharloG
7Paris GainesF
10Bailey GilmoreF
5Chae HarrisG
2Jordan HunterG
12Daejah RichmondG
24Tamya SmithF
23Jah'Naesia SpiersF
32Amauri WilliamsF

SEASON RECORD

10-21

Overall

7-9

Home

3-12

Away

4-12

Conference

65.3 PPG / 68.9 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 3Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsL 64-69
Nov 8Little Rock TrojansW 64-62
Nov 12South Alabama JaguarsW 76-68
Nov 15Ball State CardinalsL 59-83
Nov 19Ole Miss RebelsL 64-73
Nov 22East Tennessee State BucsW 60-54
Nov 26Louisiana Ragin' CajunsW 70-64
Nov 29Florida GatorsL 60-74
Nov 30St. John's Red StormL 73-84
Dec 7Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersL 51-60
Dec 15Murray State RacersL 57-85
Dec 20SE Louisiana Lady LionsW 70-66
Dec 28Rust College BearcatsW 107-63
Dec 31Charlotte 49ersL 49-62
Jan 3East Carolina PiratesL 65-74
Jan 8Florida Atlantic OwlsW 74-66
Jan 10South Florida BullsL 81-90
Jan 14North Texas Mean GreenL 64-75
Jan 21Wichita State ShockersL 59-66
Jan 23UTSA RoadrunnersW 52-40
Jan 28Tulane Green Wave--
Jan 31Tulsa Golden HurricaneL 69-74
Feb 7Rice OwlsL 65-82
Feb 11UAB BlazersL 56-58
Feb 14Charlotte 49ersL 58-61
Feb 18Tulane Green WaveL 58-63
Feb 20Tulane Green WaveL 54-69
Feb 22Temple OwlsL 62-65
Feb 26East Carolina PiratesW 88-80
Mar 1UTSA RoadrunnersL 55-67
Mar 5UAB BlazersL 76-79
Mar 7Wichita State ShockersW 65-61

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Memphis Women's Basketball compete in?
Memphis Tigers Women's Basketball competes in the American Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does Memphis play women's basketball home games?
Memphis Women's Basketball plays home games at Elma Roane Fieldhouse in Memphis, TN.
Who is the head coach of Memphis Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Memphis Tigers Women's Basketball is Staff.
When was Memphis Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Memphis Women's Basketball is not currently available.