University of Memphis Athletics
Sunday, April 19
Memphis, Tenn.
Noon
University of Memphis
17-31, 5-16
9
vs
7
North Texas
26-21, 14-7
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Texas | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 3 |
| Memphis | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | X | 9 | 10 | 0 |
Mack’s Three-Run Shot Completes Memphis’ 9-7 Series-Clinching Comeback
Apr 19, 2026 | Softball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis softball team fought in a back-and-forth game to secure its first American Conference series win of the season with a 9-7 win over North Texas Sunday at Tigers Softball Complex.
Memphis (17-31, 5-16 American) surged out to a 5-2 lead before North Texas (26-21, 14-7 American) answered back to lead 6-5, and a four-run sixth inning by the Tigers produced enough of a lead for Avery Stutts to close out the game in the seventh.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Memphis heads east for a doubleheader of an in-state battle against Middle Tennessee (17-26, 5-16 CUSA) before returning home to host Florida Atlantic (29-17, 10-11 American) in the Tigers' final home games of the season.
SINGLE GAME TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Single-game tickets are on sale for the 2026 season. Ticket prices will vary based on seat location (standing room only or reserved bleachers), denoted by a color-coded wristband.
Tickets will be free for all current University of Memphis students. Up to two fans ages 17 and under will be allowed free admission per paid adult that enters with them. Please note that tickets for children ages 17 and under will be for the standing room only section. Reserved seating tickets must be purchased if adults would like them to have a seat in the bleachers.
As a reminder, fans are not permitted to bring umbrellas into the venue and Tigers Softball Complex has a clear bag policy.
Tickets can be purchased using THIS LINK.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS
For complete information on Memphis Tigers Softball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Memphis (17-31, 5-16 American) surged out to a 5-2 lead before North Texas (26-21, 14-7 American) answered back to lead 6-5, and a four-run sixth inning by the Tigers produced enough of a lead for Avery Stutts to close out the game in the seventh.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- After Mya Clark kept the Mean Green scoreless in the first, Ariel Davis sent a no-doubter to left center for a two-run home run.
- Neely Taylor scored on the home run after reaching on a leadoff double.
- Memphis played its own style in the second with a leadoff walk by Kennedy Semien and a sacrifice bunt by Jaila Mitchell that set up Taylor Caton, who came through with an RBI single.
- North Texas answered with two runs in the third on a two-RBI double by Elizabeth Moffitt.
- In the bottom of the third, Memphis matched North Texas with two runs of its own on a two-out, two-RBI triple by Taylor Caton.
- The previous at-bat, Mitchell lined out into a double play after North Texas' Madison Conley threw out Jasmine Mack at home plate.
- The Mean Green sprung ahead with a four-run fourth to take the lead.
- North Texas' four runs came on five consecutive base hits.
- After Taniyah Brown entered in relief to start the fifth, she worked out of a bases-loaded jam with a 1-2-3 double play to end the inning.
- Memphis used small ball to start what eventually became a four-run sixth inning to retake the lead.
- Paris Brienesse reached on a bunt single, followed by sacrifice bunts by Neely Taylor and Ariel Davis, who both reached on their sacrifices due to North Texas fielding errors.
- With the bases now loaded, Faith Brown sent a ball to deep center that brought one run home for a sacrifice fly to tie the game at six runs apiece.
- Jasmine Mack stepped up next and sent a three-run shot to left field to give Memphis a three-run lead going into the seventh inning.
- North Texas began the seventh with three-straight hits, forcing Avery Stutts to enter in a save opportunity. Stutts got three outs while only allowing one run, ending the game on a stumbling catch by Taylor Caton in foul territory.
- The win marks Memphis' first American Conference series win of the season and first series win against North Texas in program history.
- Memphis has also matched its conference win total from the 2025 season, which was the most since 2018.
- With three more sacrifice hits in today's win, Memphis' season total reaches 43, the fifth-most in the NCAA and ninth-most in a season in Memphis history.
- Memphis' 14 triples would rank 22nd in the NCAA and first in the American as of right now.
- The Tigers now have 62 stolen bases, the fifth-most in single-season history.
- Memphis' 19 double plays turned are now tied for seventh-most in a season in program history.
- Memphis' 55 doubles are good for seventh in single-season program history.
- Jasmine Mack went 2-for-4 with three RBI on her sixth home run of the season.
- Mack is now second on the team with 25 RBI this season and tied for third with six home runs.
- Taylor Caton logged two hits and three RBI in the game, recording her first career triple.
- Neely Taylor was 2-for-3 at the plate with a double.
- Taylor now sits in a three-way tie with Faith Brown and Ariel Davis for the team lead in doubles with nine each.
- Paris Brienesse went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base in the win.
- Brienesse is the fourth Tiger to reach 30 hits this season and extends her lead in stolen bases with her 15th of the year.
- Ariel Davis went 1-for-2 with a home run, two RBI and a walk.
- Davis is now tied with Faith Brown for the team lead in home runs with seven.
- Faith Brown was 1-for-3 with an RBI on her eighth-career sacrifice fly.
- Brown's now eight career sacrifice flies are the second-most in program, just two shy of Gracie Morton's 10.
- Kennedy Semien drew three walks and scored twice in the win.
- It is just the second time this season that a Tiger has drawn three walks in a game, with the only other instance being Zereniti Sousa against North Carolina A&T on February 21.
- Mya Clark struck out one batter over 3.2 innings in a no-decision.
- Clark is now Memphis' ERA leader with a 4.03 after becoming qualified.
- Qualified pitchers must have one inning pitcher per team game played.
- Clark is now Memphis' ERA leader with a 4.03 after becoming qualified.
- Taniyah Brown earned her second win of the season in two innings of relief, striking out one.
- Avery Stutts picked up her second career save, recording the final three outs of the game after entering with the bases loaded in the seventh.
- It is the first time since 2022 that Memphis has had a player with multiple saves in a season (Mikayla Hoschak; 2 in 2022).
- It is the first time since 2022 that Memphis has had a player with multiple saves in a season (Mikayla Hoschak; 2 in 2022).
Memphis heads east for a doubleheader of an in-state battle against Middle Tennessee (17-26, 5-16 CUSA) before returning home to host Florida Atlantic (29-17, 10-11 American) in the Tigers' final home games of the season.
SINGLE GAME TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Single-game tickets are on sale for the 2026 season. Ticket prices will vary based on seat location (standing room only or reserved bleachers), denoted by a color-coded wristband.
Tickets will be free for all current University of Memphis students. Up to two fans ages 17 and under will be allowed free admission per paid adult that enters with them. Please note that tickets for children ages 17 and under will be for the standing room only section. Reserved seating tickets must be purchased if adults would like them to have a seat in the bleachers.
As a reminder, fans are not permitted to bring umbrellas into the venue and Tigers Softball Complex has a clear bag policy.
Tickets can be purchased using THIS LINK.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS
For complete information on Memphis Tigers Softball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Brown, Taniyah (2-3)
L: Lewinski, Britney (14-10)
S: Stutts, Avery (2)
Batting:
2B: Moffitt, Elizabeth 1 ; Daniels, Eva 1 ; Conley, Madison 1
RBI: Moffitt, Elizabeth 4 ; Daniels, Eva 1 ; Slovak, Kaycee 1 ; Conley, Madison 1
SH: Daniels, Eva 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Mitchell, Ariah 2 ; McNemar, Blayze 1 ; Moffitt, Elizabeth 1 ; Hull, Lianna 1 ; Daniels, Eva 1 ; Conley, Madison 1
HBP: Slovak, Kaycee 1
Batting:
2B: Taylor, Neely 1
3B: Caton, Taylor 1
HR: Davis, Ariel 1 ; Mack, Jasmine 1
RBI: Davis, Ariel 2 ; Caton, Taylor 3 ; Brown, Faith 1 ; Mack, Jasmine 3
SH: Davis, Ariel 1 ; Mitchell, Jaila 1 ; Taylor, Neely 1
SF: Brown, Faith 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Davis, Ariel 1 ; Taylor, Neely 1 ; Semien, Kennedy 2 ; Clement, Kayla 1 ; Cunningham, Deana 1 ; Waldrep, Kylie 1 ; Brienesse, Paris 1 ; Mack, Jasmine 1
SB: Cunningham, Deana 1 ; Brienesse, Paris 1
Game Leaders
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1
H
2
RBI
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3
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H
2
RBI
3
AB
3
R
1
H
2
RBI
0
AB
4
R
1
H
2
RBI
3
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