University of Memphis Athletics
American Athletic Conference Releases 2017-18 Women’s Basketball Conference Schedule
Sep 13, 2017 | Women's Basketball
Memphis plays a 16-game schedule with five conference opponents on schedule twice
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Head coach Melissa McFerrin, the 2017-18 University of Memphis women's basketball team, and the American Athletic Conference announced the complete conference schedule Wednesday afternoon. As highlighted earlier this summer, the Tigers play five of their 11 opponents twice, three opponents only at home and three opponents only on the road.
The Memphis women's basketball team plays home-and-away contests against UCF, UConn, ECU, Tulsa, and conference newcomer Wichita State. Home only contests for the Tigers include USF, SMU, and Tulane, while away only games are at Cincinnati, Houston, and Temple.
"This is a great home and away schedule for the Tigers. We have no more than two consecutive road games and finish three out of four at home," said head coach Melissa McFerrin. "We are thrilled about the ability to host teams such as USF, Tulane, and SMU as it gives us an opportunity to prove ourselves on our home floor. With the return of a home-and-home series with UConn, this home schedule provides fans the opportunity to watch the Tigers take on quality opponents."
Eight of Memphis' 16 league games are slated for either an ESPN2, CBS Sports Network, ESPN3 or the American Digital Network broadcast. Memphis tips off conference play against the defending American Athletic Conference champion UConn in Storrs, Conn., on Dec. 31. That match-up airs on ESPN3/SNY at 12:30 p.m. CT.
Memphis National Televised Games
ESPN2
Tulane at Memphis – Feb. 18, 2018 at 1 p.m. CT
CBS Sports Network
Memphis at Temple – Feb. 26, 2018 at 6 p.m. CT
ESPN3
Memphis at UConn – Dec. 31, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. CT
USF at Memphis – Jan. 17, 2018 at 7 p.m. CT
UConn at Memphis – Jan. 24, 2018 (TBD)
Memphis at ECU – Feb. 14, 2018 at 6 p.m. CT
Memphis American Digital Network Games
Memphis at Houston – Feb. 7, 2018 at 7 p.m. CT
UCF at Memphis – Feb. 21, 2018 at 7 p.m. CT
"Now that we enter Year 5 in The American, we are anxious to prove that we can remain a consistent top-tier team and begin to legitimately challenge for a tournament bid," added McFerrin. "We return all-conference players Cheyenne Creighton and Brea Elmore along with four starters and the return of Ashia Jones, the nation's fourth-leading scorer in 2014-15. We expect to have more offensive fire power and depth than last season. This is a season you don't want to miss Memphis women's basketball."
Along with the return of Creighton and Elmore, the Tigers are also looking forward to the return of Jones, a UT Martin transfer, who was the nation's fourth-leading scorer in 2014-15. Memphis welcomes five additions in juco transfer Jasmine James, freshmen Alana Davis, Finess Dickson, and Jada Stinson, and Division I transfer Manaya Jones to the roster.
About the American Athletic Conference Tournament
The 2018 American Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Championship takes place March 3-6 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Similar to last year, ESPN networks are providing live coverage of every game of the tournament. ESPN3 will carry six championship games, including four first round matchups on Saturday, March 3 and the afternoon quarterfinal games on Sunday, March 4. The evening quarterfinal games and conference semifinals (Monday, March 5) airs on ESPNU and ESPN2 while the championship on Tuesday, March 6 is live on ESPN2.
Television Information
All games aired on an ESPN network will also be available through WatchESPN, accessible on computers, smartphones, tablets and connected devices to fans who receive their video subscription from an affiliated provider. Each of the CBS Sports games are available to stream live in more than 150 U.S. markets via the CBS All Access subscription service, with additional coverage on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports app.
Ticket Information
To reserve your Tigers season tickets for the upcoming season, call the Memphis ticket office at 901-678-2331.
Complete Memphis Conference Schedule
Dec. 31 (12:30 p.m. CT) – at UConn
Jan. 6 (12 p.m. CT) – vs. ECU
Jan. 10 (7 p.m. CT) – at Wichita State
Jan. 13 (TBD) – at Tulsa
Jan. 17 (7 p.m. CT) – vs. USF*
Jan. 21 (1 p.m. CT) – at Cincinnati^
Jan. 24 (TBD) – vs. UConn
Jan. 27 (1 p.m. CT) – vs. Wichita State
Feb.3 (TBD) – at UCF
Feb. 7 (7 p.m. CT) – at Houston^
Feb. 10 (2 p.m. CT) – vs. SMU*
Feb. 14 (6 p.m. CT) – at ECU
Feb. 18 (2 p.m. CT) – vs. Tulane*
Feb. 21 (7 p.m. CT) – vs. UCF
Feb. 24 (2 p.m. CT) – vs. Tulsa
Feb. 26 (6 p.m. CT) – at Temple^
*Home only contests | ^Away only contests | Bold denotes home game
Times are subject to change
The Memphis women's basketball team plays home-and-away contests against UCF, UConn, ECU, Tulsa, and conference newcomer Wichita State. Home only contests for the Tigers include USF, SMU, and Tulane, while away only games are at Cincinnati, Houston, and Temple.
"This is a great home and away schedule for the Tigers. We have no more than two consecutive road games and finish three out of four at home," said head coach Melissa McFerrin. "We are thrilled about the ability to host teams such as USF, Tulane, and SMU as it gives us an opportunity to prove ourselves on our home floor. With the return of a home-and-home series with UConn, this home schedule provides fans the opportunity to watch the Tigers take on quality opponents."
Eight of Memphis' 16 league games are slated for either an ESPN2, CBS Sports Network, ESPN3 or the American Digital Network broadcast. Memphis tips off conference play against the defending American Athletic Conference champion UConn in Storrs, Conn., on Dec. 31. That match-up airs on ESPN3/SNY at 12:30 p.m. CT.
Memphis National Televised Games
ESPN2
Tulane at Memphis – Feb. 18, 2018 at 1 p.m. CT
CBS Sports Network
Memphis at Temple – Feb. 26, 2018 at 6 p.m. CT
ESPN3
Memphis at UConn – Dec. 31, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. CT
USF at Memphis – Jan. 17, 2018 at 7 p.m. CT
UConn at Memphis – Jan. 24, 2018 (TBD)
Memphis at ECU – Feb. 14, 2018 at 6 p.m. CT
Memphis American Digital Network Games
Memphis at Houston – Feb. 7, 2018 at 7 p.m. CT
UCF at Memphis – Feb. 21, 2018 at 7 p.m. CT
"Now that we enter Year 5 in The American, we are anxious to prove that we can remain a consistent top-tier team and begin to legitimately challenge for a tournament bid," added McFerrin. "We return all-conference players Cheyenne Creighton and Brea Elmore along with four starters and the return of Ashia Jones, the nation's fourth-leading scorer in 2014-15. We expect to have more offensive fire power and depth than last season. This is a season you don't want to miss Memphis women's basketball."
Along with the return of Creighton and Elmore, the Tigers are also looking forward to the return of Jones, a UT Martin transfer, who was the nation's fourth-leading scorer in 2014-15. Memphis welcomes five additions in juco transfer Jasmine James, freshmen Alana Davis, Finess Dickson, and Jada Stinson, and Division I transfer Manaya Jones to the roster.
About the American Athletic Conference Tournament
The 2018 American Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Championship takes place March 3-6 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Similar to last year, ESPN networks are providing live coverage of every game of the tournament. ESPN3 will carry six championship games, including four first round matchups on Saturday, March 3 and the afternoon quarterfinal games on Sunday, March 4. The evening quarterfinal games and conference semifinals (Monday, March 5) airs on ESPNU and ESPN2 while the championship on Tuesday, March 6 is live on ESPN2.
Television Information
All games aired on an ESPN network will also be available through WatchESPN, accessible on computers, smartphones, tablets and connected devices to fans who receive their video subscription from an affiliated provider. Each of the CBS Sports games are available to stream live in more than 150 U.S. markets via the CBS All Access subscription service, with additional coverage on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports app.
Ticket Information
To reserve your Tigers season tickets for the upcoming season, call the Memphis ticket office at 901-678-2331.
Complete Memphis Conference Schedule
Dec. 31 (12:30 p.m. CT) – at UConn
Jan. 6 (12 p.m. CT) – vs. ECU
Jan. 10 (7 p.m. CT) – at Wichita State
Jan. 13 (TBD) – at Tulsa
Jan. 17 (7 p.m. CT) – vs. USF*
Jan. 21 (1 p.m. CT) – at Cincinnati^
Jan. 24 (TBD) – vs. UConn
Jan. 27 (1 p.m. CT) – vs. Wichita State
Feb.3 (TBD) – at UCF
Feb. 7 (7 p.m. CT) – at Houston^
Feb. 10 (2 p.m. CT) – vs. SMU*
Feb. 14 (6 p.m. CT) – at ECU
Feb. 18 (2 p.m. CT) – vs. Tulane*
Feb. 21 (7 p.m. CT) – vs. UCF
Feb. 24 (2 p.m. CT) – vs. Tulsa
Feb. 26 (6 p.m. CT) – at Temple^
*Home only contests | ^Away only contests | Bold denotes home game
Times are subject to change
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