Memphis Holds Off East Tennessee State After Second-Quarter Surge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Memphis women’s basketball team used a dominant second quarter to secure a 60-54 victory over East Tennessee State on Saturday at FedExForum. The Lady Buccaneers led 21-16 after the first quarter, but the Tigers outscored them 22-11 in the second period to take a 26-21 halftime lead they would not relinquish. Memphis improved to 3-3 on the season, while East Tennessee State fell to 1-5. Jordan Hunter led the Tigers with 12 points. For the Lady Buccaneers, Paige Lyons and Anala Nelson each scored 14 points.