Louisiana-Lafayette at Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Memphis Tigers look to get back to a winning record Tuesday when they host the winless Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns in a nonconference women’s basketball game at FedExForum.
Memphis (3-3) is coming off a 60-54 home victory over East Tennessee State on Saturday. Jordan Hunter led the Tigers with 12 points in the win.
Louisiana-Lafayette (0-4) is still searching for its first win under first-year coach, having last played on Nov. 14 in a narrow 66-64 road loss to Nicholls State. Despite the defeat, the Ragin’ Cajuns saw strong individual performances from Amijah Price, who posted 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Mikaylah Manley, who added 23 points and eight boards.
The Tigers have split their six games, with all three wins coming at home. Their victories include a 76-68 road win at South Alabama and a tight 64-62 win at Arkansas-Little Rock.
The Ragin’ Cajuns have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 81.5 points per game through their first four contests, including a 100-38 loss at Texas on Nov. 10.
This game marks the first of a two-game homestand for Memphis before it travels to Canada for a pair of neutral-site games. Louisiana-Lafayette continues a five-game road swing before returning home to host High Point on Friday.