Tigers Hit Century Mark in Win Over Troy

Saturday, December 2

Memphis, Tenn.

2 p.m.

University of Memphis

3-5,0-0AAC

100

Troy

0-5,0-0Sun Belt

Troy

Memphis

100

Photo by: Matthew A. Smith

Dec 02, 2023 | Women's Basketball

Box Score

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis women's basketball team returned to the Elma Roane Fieldhouse for the first time in nearly three weeks to take on Troy University. The Tiger offense exploded for triple-digits today in route to a 100-88 win.

Following today's win, Memphis moves to 3-5 overall.

The Tigers came out hot to start the game, shooting 60 percent from the field with 22 of the team's 26 first quarter points coming in the paint. Memphis scored on three consecutive trips down the floor with buckets by Aliyah Green, Kai Carter and Layken Cox to take a 26-13 lead into the second frame.

With 7:25 remaining in the first half, Ki'Ari Cain surpassed the 1,000-career point mark after completing an and-one play to put the Tigers up by 18. Along with Cain on the offensive end, Madison Griggs went on a frenzy scoring 10 of her game-high 22 points in the second quarter.

A free throw from Carter and a short jumper from Griggs to end the half put the Tigers up 50-32 going into halftime.

The scoring onslaught continued into the second half for Memphis; Griggs and Alasia Smith opened with back-to-back three-pointers to push the lead out to 24 and force a Troy timeout. The Tigers lead extended out to as much as 29 following consecutive baskets from Carter with just under five minutes left in the quarter.

After a cold start, offensively, the Trojans strung together 19 points in the final five minutes of the third quarter to cut into Memphis' lead. A free throw by Tai'Sheka Porchia with 10 seconds left in the frame made it an 80-59 game heading into the final 10 minutes of the game.

Despite Troy pulling out a 29-point fourth quarter while shooting 50 percent from the field, the Tigers lead held steady.

Destyne Jackson sank a three-pointer from the near wing to make it a 21-point lead for Memphis with 1:39 left in the game. The Trojans put together a 9-0 run for the final 90 seconds of the game, but the Tigers already superior lead would be enough for the 100-88 win.

Madison Griggs led all scorers with 22 points while going 7-15 from the field. Kai Carter, Ki'Ari Cain and Destyne Jackson all reached double-figure scoring while Alasia Smith picked up a double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds.

Memphis shot light's out today at 48 percent from the field and 43 percent from long range. On the defensive end, the Tigers forced Troy into 22 turnovers.

The Tigers are back in action on Wednesday, Dec. 6 when they travel to New York to face off with Columbia University. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT with coverage available on ESPN+.

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