The University of Arkansas at Little Rock women's team has nine returners from last season, and they combined with five newcomers to help the Trojans begin its 2017-18 season with an 86-57 victory over Memphis at the Jack Stephens Center on Sunday.
Sophomore guard Kyra Collier led the way with 23 points, but two first-year players excelled in supporting roles. Freshman guard Tori Lasker scored 21 and junior forward Yanina Inkina, of Minsk, Belarus, scored 12.
UALR (1-0) shot 55.7 percent from the field and 69.2 percent from three-point range, figures that Coach Joe Foley said helped simplify his job.