East Tennessee State 54, at Memphis 60

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Interstat) — In a defensive struggle marked by scoring droughts and a decisive second-quarter swing, the Memphis Tigers held off a late rally to defeat the East Tennessee State Lady Buccaneers 60-54 in a non-conference women’s basketball game Saturday at FedExForum. A crowd of 659 watched as the Tigers evened their season record at 3-3, while the Lady Buccaneers fell to 1-5. The game’s trajectory was defined by a stark contrast in the first half. East Tennessee State established an early advantage, closing the first quarter with a 10-4 lead as the Memphis offense sputtered, managing just two… Read more...