Memphis Tigers Dominate at Elma Roane Fieldhouse Against Alabama State Lady Hornets

The Memphis Tigers showcased a commanding performance at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse, outscoring the Alabama State Lady Hornets 95-51. The home team's record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the visitors fell to 0-1.

From the outset, the Tigers established a robust lead with a first-quarter score of 25 points against the Lady Hornets' 4. The momentum continued as they added another 20 points in both the second and third quarters before sealing their dominance with a final quarter surge of 30 points. The Lady Hornets struggled to keep pace but managed to increase their scoring each quarter, culminating in their highest of 22 points in the last period.

The Tigers' offensive game was formidable; they shot an impressive field goal percentage of 48 and were particularly effective inside, with a two-point shooting percentage of approximately 52. Their efforts resulted in a substantial total rebound count of 49 compared to their opponents' more modest tally of 29 rebounds. Moreover, Memphis capitalized on turnovers by scoring an outstanding total of 33 points from these opportunities.

Defensively, both teams recorded six blocks each; however, it was in steals where the Tigers truly excelled with an impressive count of seventeen – ten more than that achieved by Alabama State. This defensive pressure contributed significantly to their opponent's high turnover rate.

The Lady Hornets fought valiantly despite being outmatched; they made six free throws and scored fifteen fast break points. Their three-point shooting was relatively efficient at approximately thirty-eight percent made from beyond the arc.

Looking ahead for Memphis fans, attention turns to when The Memphis Tigers will face off against Tennessee Lady Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville on November thirteen at five-thirty PM Central Time. Fans can catch this matchup live on SEC Network+ via internet broadcast networks.