Women's basketball hosts George Washington in Sunday morning game

Sunday, November 17

Memphis, Tenn.

10:30 AM

University of Memphis

George Washington

Tickets

Photo by: Brandon Dill

Women's basketball hosts George Washington in Sunday morning game

Nov 16, 2019 | Women's Basketball

Live Stats Watch Listen

Tipoff against the Colonials is slated for 10:30 a.m.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis women's basketball team plays host to George Washington Sunday morning. Tip-off against the Colonials is set for 10:30 a.m. at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse.

Game Details
Memphis (1-2) vs. George Washington (1-2)
Tip-off: 10:30 a.m. CT
Location: Elma Roane Fieldhouse – Memphis, Tenn.
Live Stats | Watch | Listen

Memphis looks to rebound after falling in its first road game of the year at Louisiana Tech. Four Tigers scored in double-figures in the loss, led by Jamirah Shutes' 21 points and a career-high seven assists. Madison Griggs, who added 14 points, splashed home four triples on five attempts. She currently ranks second in the league with a three-point percentage of .500.

In addition to Shutes and Griggs, Alana Davis and Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu scored 14 and 13 points, respectively, and combined for 14 rebounds against the Lady Techsters. Davis' 14 points was a season-high.

Shutes' fast start to the seasons has led her to find herself in the top-10 for several statistics in The American. Defensively, she ranks third in the league in steals, averaging 3.3 in the early goings of the year. Her 5.3 assists per game rank fifth in the AAC, and her 18.3 points per game is eighth in the conference.

Scouting the Colonials
George Washington heads to the Bluff City after falling to Lehigh in its last outing, dropping a 59-53 final on Wednesday. Led by Sydney Zambrotta's 18 points, the Colonials couldn't overcome turnover problems, leading to the visit to Memphis with a 1-2 record.

Zambrotta leads the team with 13.3 points per game, with Tori Hyduke also chipping in 11.0 points per contest. As a team, the Colonials are shooting 41 percent from beyond the arc, having knocked down 16-of-39 from deep.

George Washington's game against the Tigers marks the second of three-consecutive games on the road. The Colonials will head north to face Maryland next Wednesday.

Final Details
Tip-off against George Washington is set for 10:30 a.m. CT at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse. Sunday's game will have a free stream and stats available at www.GoTigersGo.com. For more information on the Memphis women's basketball team, follow the Tigers on social media at @MemphisWBB.