Official Site of the Tigers · Nov 23, 2022
Late Free Throws Secure Tigers Win Over Salukis
CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Memphis Tiger women's basketball team picked up their fourth consecutive win tonight after taking down the Salukis of Southern Illinois 89-76.
After tonight's win, Memphis moves to 4-1 for the season.
A high-scoring opening quarter would set the pace for the game. The Tigers would see a 12-6 deficit just three minutes into the game after Tyranny Brown laid in a putback.
Memphis would make a comeback and regain the lead after Tanyuel Welch sank three consecutive free throws with 3:32 left in the quarter. The Tigers and Salukis would trade baskets through the remaining three minutes and Memphis would face a 22-21 deficit going into the second quarter.