Memphis Tigers Secure Victory at Elma Roane Fieldhouse Against Saint Louis Billikens
The Memphis Tigers women's basketball team delivered a strong performance at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse, overcoming the Saint Louis Billikens with an 83-71 scoreline. The home game saw the Tigers demonstrate their offensive capabilities, particularly in the final quarter.
The Memphis Tigers started off with a narrow lead in the first quarter, scoring 19 points to the Billikens' 18. The second quarter was closely contested as well; however, it was Saint Louis who edged out by adding 25 points to their tally against Memphis's 18. By halftime, both teams were showcasing competitive spirits and tactical plays.
As play resumed, both teams fought hard in the third quarter with each side adding another 18 points to their scores. It was in the fourth quarter that Memphis truly shined. The team rallied and notched up an impressive 28 points while holding Saint Louis to just eight points during this period. This remarkable effort in the final stretch secured a solid win for Memphis.
Key players from the Memphis Tigers made significant contributions throughout the game. Their ability to maintain focus and intensity under pressure played a pivotal role in outscoring their opponents during crucial moments of play.
On behalf of Saint Louis Billikens, despite falling short on this occasion, they displayed commendable skill and determination across all four quarters of play. Their second-quarter performance highlighted their potential when they managed to take a temporary lead before halftime.
Looking ahead for fans of The Memphis Tigers is an away game against Xavier Musketeers at Cintas Center located in Cincinnati on December 21st at 1 PM local time (6 PM UTC). While no broadcast networks have been announced for this matchup yet, supporters will be eagerly anticipating updates on where they can follow along as The Tigers aim to continue their winning momentum into future contests.