MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis softball team wrapped up the Tiger Classic with a pair of victories over Tennessee Tech and SIUE Sunday afternoon. The Tigers opened the day with a 5-1 win over the Golden Eagles before topping the Cougars in extra innings by a score of 1-0 in the nightcap. Memphis improves to 19-7 on the year, matching the 2011 season for the best start in program history.
Multi-hit games by Brooke Lee and Baylee Smith propelled the Tigers in game one over the Golden Eagles. Kyler Trosclair Klatt also played a crucial role in the Memphis scoring as she drove in the first two runs of the game with a single up the middle.