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Tigers Take on Howard in Saturday Afternoon Matchup

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Tiger women's basketball team will continue their season opening home stand when they host the Bison of Howard University this Saturday afternoon.

Memphis (0-1) is coming off a heartbreaking loss to Columbia after the Lion offense posted a 27-point fourth quarter to take the 77-69 final. Maddie Griggs and Jamirah Shutes led the way for the Tigers offensively, combining for 34 of the team's points.

The Tigers would get a big push from their bench, offensively, with 24 points coming from their reserves while the team shot just over 43% from the field.