Memphis Tigers | |||
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University | University of Memphis | ||
First season | 1914 | ||
All-time record | 659–491 (.573) | ||
Head coach | Melissa McFerrin (3rd season) | ||
Conference | Conference USA | ||
Arena | Elma Roane Fieldhouse (capacity: (Capacity: 2,565)) | ||
Nickname | Tigers | ||
Student section | Blue Crew | ||
Colors | Blue and Gray | ||
Uniforms | |||
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NCAA tournament appearances | |||
1982, 1985, 1987, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | |||
Conference tournament champions | |||
1982, 1985 (Metro) 1996, 1998 (C-USA) |
The Memphis Tigers women's basketball team represents the University of Memphis in NCAA Division I women's college basketball. The Tigers compete in Conference USA, in which they have won two conference tournament championships. They play home games at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse and FedExForum.
History
editThe first inter-school game of the Memphis Tigers (then West Tennessee State Normal School) was a 24–0 win over Whitehaven High School in 1914. The team has competed in the NCAA tournament seven times.[1]
Head Coaches
editOverall Coaches List | ||||
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Tenure | Coach | Seasons | Record | Pct. |
1919–1922 | Martha Teuton | 3 | 38–5–1 | .875 |
1922–1923 | W. H. Depriest | 1 | 11–8 | .579 |
1923–1924 | Crowley Davis | 1 | 4–4 | .500 |
1924–1927 | Leo Lindsey | 3 | 32–8–1 | .793 |
1929–1935 | Ethel Blackman | 8 | 57–29–2 | .659 |
1972–1991 | Mary Lou Johns | 19 | 368–215 | .631 |
1991–2004 | Joye Lee-McNelis | 13 | 229–156 | .595 |
2004–2008 | Blair Savage-Lansden | 4 | 30–88 | .254 |
2008–Present | Melissa McFerrin | 2 | 32–32 | .500 |
See also
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