University of Memphis Athletics
Tuesday, November 1
Memphis, Tenn.
7 p.m.
University of Memphis
84
vs
51
Rust
Photo by: Matthew A. Smith
Tigers Down Rust in Exhibition Game
Nov 01, 2022 | Women's Basketball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Tiger women's basketball team got their first taste of the 2022-23 season when they hosted Rust College in an exhibition game tonight. The Tigers would go on for the 84-51 win.
It was a back and forth first quarter as both team's shook off the cobwebs. Memphis would get back-to-back baskets from Maddie Griggs and Jada Wright to end the quarter and give the Tigers the 14-10 lead.
The Memphis offense exploded in the second quarter, notching 26 points off scoring from eight different players.
Rust would keep it close, staying within arm's reach of the Tigers, but two made free throws from Destyne Jackson and a three-pointer from Makaiya Brooks would give Memphis their largest lead of the half at 34-20 with 1:52 remaining. While the Tigers tried to pull away, the Bearcat offense continued to hang around.
Memphis would take a 40-27 lead into the break after a steal and score from Emani Jefferson at the buzzer.
The Tigers marginal lead would quickly turn into a 21-point lead after scoring on five consecutive trips down the floor to open the third quarter. While Memphis held on to their lead, Rust would come storming back late in the third quarter after a 5-0 run cut their deficit to 55-42.
Free throws from Jamirah Shutes and a put-back layup from Destiny Thomas would push the Tigers lead back out to 59-42 heading into the final 10 minutes of play.
Memphis' offense would run the show in the fourth quarter, opening up play with a 12-0 run. Their defense would hold the Bearcats scoreless for nearly seven minutes before Rust scored off a jump shot from Ky'lie Scott. It was all Memphis in the final minutes of the game as Welch would drain the three-pointer at the buzzer to secure the 84-51 win.
Welch made a name for herself tonight, leading the team with 14 points on 6-9 shooting. Shutes chipped in 13 points while Brooks and Lanetta Williams both added in nine points each. Aliyah Green was a force on the boards tonight, picking up eight rebounds – seven of them on the offensive end.
All 12 players for Memphis scored tonight. As a team, they shot 45.1% from the field and forced Rust into 25 turnovers.
The Tigers will kick-off their 2022-23 season on Monday, Nov. 7 when the play host to Columbia University inside Elma Roane Fieldhouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. with coverage available on ESPN+.
Season and single-game tickets are available now at GoTigersGo.com or by calling the ticket office at (901) 678-2331.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Basketball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
It was a back and forth first quarter as both team's shook off the cobwebs. Memphis would get back-to-back baskets from Maddie Griggs and Jada Wright to end the quarter and give the Tigers the 14-10 lead.
The Memphis offense exploded in the second quarter, notching 26 points off scoring from eight different players.
Rust would keep it close, staying within arm's reach of the Tigers, but two made free throws from Destyne Jackson and a three-pointer from Makaiya Brooks would give Memphis their largest lead of the half at 34-20 with 1:52 remaining. While the Tigers tried to pull away, the Bearcat offense continued to hang around.
Memphis would take a 40-27 lead into the break after a steal and score from Emani Jefferson at the buzzer.
The Tigers marginal lead would quickly turn into a 21-point lead after scoring on five consecutive trips down the floor to open the third quarter. While Memphis held on to their lead, Rust would come storming back late in the third quarter after a 5-0 run cut their deficit to 55-42.
Free throws from Jamirah Shutes and a put-back layup from Destiny Thomas would push the Tigers lead back out to 59-42 heading into the final 10 minutes of play.
Memphis' offense would run the show in the fourth quarter, opening up play with a 12-0 run. Their defense would hold the Bearcats scoreless for nearly seven minutes before Rust scored off a jump shot from Ky'lie Scott. It was all Memphis in the final minutes of the game as Welch would drain the three-pointer at the buzzer to secure the 84-51 win.
Welch made a name for herself tonight, leading the team with 14 points on 6-9 shooting. Shutes chipped in 13 points while Brooks and Lanetta Williams both added in nine points each. Aliyah Green was a force on the boards tonight, picking up eight rebounds – seven of them on the offensive end.
All 12 players for Memphis scored tonight. As a team, they shot 45.1% from the field and forced Rust into 25 turnovers.
The Tigers will kick-off their 2022-23 season on Monday, Nov. 7 when the play host to Columbia University inside Elma Roane Fieldhouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. with coverage available on ESPN+.
Season and single-game tickets are available now at GoTigersGo.com or by calling the ticket office at (901) 678-2331.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Basketball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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