Women's hoops set to compete at the Junkanoo Jam

Friday, November 29

Bimini, Bahamas

2 PM

University of Memphis

Kansas State

Nov 28, 2019 | Women's Basketball

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Tigers take on Kansas State Friday in Bimini, Bahamas

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Riding on a two-game winning streak, the Memphis women's basketball team takes its momentum to the Caribbean, participating in the Junkanoo Jam for its next two games. Game one will take place against Kansas State on the island of Bimini, Bahamas. Tipoff against the Wildcats is slated for 2 p.m. CT on Friday.

The second game of the trip will either be against LSU or No. 15/16 Michigan State, depending upon the results from game one. Game two takes place on Saturday at either 3:30 p.m. or 5:45 p.m. CT.

Game Details
Game 1
Memphis (3-3) vs. Kansas State (3-1)
Tip-off: 2 p.m. CT
Location: Gateway Christian Academy – Bimini, Bahamas
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Game 2
Memphis vs. 15/16 Michigan State/LSU
Tip-off: 3:30 p.m. CT/5:45 p.m. CT
Location: Gateway Christian Academy – Bimini, Bahamas
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Last time the Tigers hit the court, the team turned in its most efficient shooting performance en route to an 83-76 win over Toledo on Nov. 24. Memphis finished the game shooting 52 percent from the field, 62 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line, all of which were season-highs. Madison Griggs led the team with 24 points, hitting a school-record eight three-pointers on 10 attempts.

Overall, five Tigers scored in double-figures against the Rockets and Memphis knocked down 23 free throws to secure the win. Sixteen of the freebies came in the fourth quarter, including the last 12 points of the game for the Tigers.

Griggs' three-point barrage ties an American Athletic Conference record for made three-pointers by a freshman and places Griggs in a tie for tops in the conference in made threes this season.

Jamirah Shutes, who added 10 points against the Rockets, leads the team with 16.8 points and 4.2 assists per game. Shutes has scored in double-figures in every game this season. The sophomore is one of four players pulling down five or more rebounds a night.

Scouting the Kansas State Wildcats
Kansas State heads to the Bahamas with a 3-1 record, most recently dropping its first contest of the year to UT Arlington. Despite a strong second half and 24 offensive rebounds, the Wildcats couldn't overcome a sluggish first half, falling 57-53.

Peyton Williams, for her part, had a solid 16 points and 18 rebounds, nine of which were offensive. Williams is one of four Kansas State players averaging more than 10 points per game. Checking in at second on the team with 13.7 points per game, Williams leads the team with 16.7 rebounds per contest, an average that is also first in the NCAA.

The Wildcats have won three of their four games this season, taking victories by an average of 36 points. As a team, Kansas State outshoots opponents by eight percent from the floor, outrebounds opponents by 16.5 boards and has attempted 43 more free throws.

Scouting the LSU Tigers
LSU enters the Bahamas with a 5-1 overall record and a four-game winning streak dating back to Nov. 13 at Little Rock. Last Sunday, LSU topped Big 10 opponent Rutgers by a score of 64-58.

The lone setback of the season for LSU was to Florida State in game two. The Seminoles defeated LSU by a 70-62 margin.

LSU and Memphis have a common opponent in Tulane and Little Rock. Tulane fell by a small five-point margin on Nov. 17 to the Tigers while Little Rock lost to LSU by as core of 65-50.

Three players average in double figures for the Tigers, led by Khayla Pointer's 14.5 points per game. She also leads the team with 23 assists and 14 steals. Ayana Mitchell pulls down a team-high 9.7 rebounds per game, falling just shy of averaging a double-double with her 12.5 points per game.

Scouting the Michigan State Spartans
No. 15/16 Michigan State travels to the Bahamas with a perfect 5-0 record. Most recently, Michigan State defeated Hartford by a 79-34 margin.

The Spartans are currently ranked No. 15/16 in the nation under the direction of Suzy Merchant. One of Michigan State's victories was at Notre Dame, a team that narrowly defeated Toledo last week. Memphis took on Toledo on Sunday and defeated the Rockets by seven on the road.

Nia Clouden leads the team offensively with 16.0 points per game while Kayla Belles is the team-leader in rebounds with 5.6 per contest. The nationally-ranked Spartans average over 84 points per game while allowing just 52.2.

Final Details
Tip-off against Kansas State is set for 2 p.m. CT at Gateway Christian Academy in Bimini, Bahamas. Both games this week will be streamed on FloHoops 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.