Box Score
RUSTON, La. – University of Memphis sophomore Tai Bierria posted a career-high 17 kills, including five critical scores in the final two sets, to lead the Tigers to a marathon 3-2 victory over Sam Houston State Friday morning. Memphis won the match by scores of 25-22, 20-25, 31-33, 25-23 and 15-10.
The match was Tigers' first in the 2017 Lady Techster Invitational. Memphis returns to action at 7 p.m. (CT) tonight against host Louisiana Tech.
The Tigers' record now is 3-4. The Bearkats are 1-7.
Tigers Tidbits
- Sophomore Tai Bierria's previous career-high for kills was 14 twice vs.