University of Memphis Athletics
Monday, November 9
Memphis, Tenn.
6 p.m.
University of Memphis
vs
Little Rock
Nov 08, 2026 | Women's Basketball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis women's basketball team will look to build on its undefeated start to the 2026-27 campaign with a pair of home contests this week, welcoming Little Rock on Monday, Nov. 9, before hosting SEC foe Alabama on Thursday, Nov. 12. Both games are scheduled for 6 p.m. inside Elma Roane Fieldhouse and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
The Tigers enter the week with a 2-0 record under first-year head coach Hana Haden after picking up victories over LeMoyne-Owen and Middle Tennessee to open the season. Memphis is off to its first 2-0 start since the 2021-22 campaign and will look to extend its winning streak this week.
Memphis opened the Haden era with a victory over LeMoyne-Owen on Monday, Nov. 2, marking the first career win for Haden as head coach of the Tigers. Anjanae Richardson led the way offensively, tying her career high with 23 points, while senior guard Daejah Richmond set a new career high with eight steals.
The Tigers followed that performance with a victory over Middle Tennessee on Friday, Nov. 6, snapping a seven-game losing streak against the Blue Raiders and earning their first win in the series since March 11, 1999, when Memphis claimed a 71-61 victory at home.
Despite connecting on just one of 17 attempts from beyond the arc, Memphis found a way to secure the win behind a strong defensive effort. The Tigers held Middle Tennessee to just five points in the third quarter.
Game One: Little Rock
Memphis will look to improve to 3-0 for the first time since the 2021-22 season when it welcomes Little Rock to Elma Roane Fieldhouse on Monday night for a 6 p.m. tipoff.
The Trojans enter the matchup with a 1-1 record after opening their season with a commanding 108-12 victory over Central Baptist College before falling to Missouri, 73-50, at home.
Monday's contest will mark the 19th all-time meeting between the two programs, with the series tied at 9-9. Memphis claimed the most recent matchup last season, earning a narrow 64-62 victory on the road. The Tigers will look to secure their first home win over Little Rock since the 2011-12 season.
Little Rock is led by third-year head coach Steve Wiedower, who owns a 30-33 record at the helm of the program. Wiedower previously spent 15 seasons on the Trojans' coaching staff before taking over as head coach.
The Trojans are led by returning senior guard Mya Cotto, who earned preseason All-United Athletic Conference recognition heading into the 2026-27 campaign.
Game Two: Alabama
The Tigers will return to the hardwood Thursday night for one of their most anticipated matchups of the season, welcoming SEC opponent Alabama to Elma Roane Fieldhouse for a 6 p.m. tipoff.
The Crimson Tide enter the week with a perfect 4-0 record after collecting victories over Queens, New Orleans, Alabama A&M and Tulane to begin the season. Alabama is coming off a 24-11 campaign in 2025-26.
Thursday's matchup will renew a series that Alabama leads 7-3 all-time. The two programs last met during the 2021-22 season in Tuscaloosa, where the Crimson Tide earned a 71-44 victory.
Memphis will look to claim its first victory over Alabama since the 1999-2000 season, when the Tigers earned a 77-57 win at the Mid-South Coliseum. The Tigers will also be seeking their first win over an SEC opponent since the 2017-18 campaign, when they defeated Vanderbilt 71-60 in Nashville.
Like Memphis, Alabama enters the season under the direction of a first-year head coach. Pauline Love was named head coach of the Crimson Tide on April 1 after previous coaching stops at Oklahoma, Alabama, Arkansas, Southern Mississippi and McNeese State.
Thursday's contest will provide Memphis with an early-season opportunity to test itself against an SEC opponent as the Tigers look to continue their unbeaten start under Haden.
Season tickets for the 2026-27 Memphis women's basketball season are on sale now and can be purchased here.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Basketball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
The Tigers enter the week with a 2-0 record under first-year head coach Hana Haden after picking up victories over LeMoyne-Owen and Middle Tennessee to open the season. Memphis is off to its first 2-0 start since the 2021-22 campaign and will look to extend its winning streak this week.
Memphis opened the Haden era with a victory over LeMoyne-Owen on Monday, Nov. 2, marking the first career win for Haden as head coach of the Tigers. Anjanae Richardson led the way offensively, tying her career high with 23 points, while senior guard Daejah Richmond set a new career high with eight steals.
The Tigers followed that performance with a victory over Middle Tennessee on Friday, Nov. 6, snapping a seven-game losing streak against the Blue Raiders and earning their first win in the series since March 11, 1999, when Memphis claimed a 71-61 victory at home.
Despite connecting on just one of 17 attempts from beyond the arc, Memphis found a way to secure the win behind a strong defensive effort. The Tigers held Middle Tennessee to just five points in the third quarter.
Game One: Little Rock
Memphis will look to improve to 3-0 for the first time since the 2021-22 season when it welcomes Little Rock to Elma Roane Fieldhouse on Monday night for a 6 p.m. tipoff.
The Trojans enter the matchup with a 1-1 record after opening their season with a commanding 108-12 victory over Central Baptist College before falling to Missouri, 73-50, at home.
Monday's contest will mark the 19th all-time meeting between the two programs, with the series tied at 9-9. Memphis claimed the most recent matchup last season, earning a narrow 64-62 victory on the road. The Tigers will look to secure their first home win over Little Rock since the 2011-12 season.
Little Rock is led by third-year head coach Steve Wiedower, who owns a 30-33 record at the helm of the program. Wiedower previously spent 15 seasons on the Trojans' coaching staff before taking over as head coach.
The Trojans are led by returning senior guard Mya Cotto, who earned preseason All-United Athletic Conference recognition heading into the 2026-27 campaign.
Game Two: Alabama
The Tigers will return to the hardwood Thursday night for one of their most anticipated matchups of the season, welcoming SEC opponent Alabama to Elma Roane Fieldhouse for a 6 p.m. tipoff.
The Crimson Tide enter the week with a perfect 4-0 record after collecting victories over Queens, New Orleans, Alabama A&M and Tulane to begin the season. Alabama is coming off a 24-11 campaign in 2025-26.
Thursday's matchup will renew a series that Alabama leads 7-3 all-time. The two programs last met during the 2021-22 season in Tuscaloosa, where the Crimson Tide earned a 71-44 victory.
Memphis will look to claim its first victory over Alabama since the 1999-2000 season, when the Tigers earned a 77-57 win at the Mid-South Coliseum. The Tigers will also be seeking their first win over an SEC opponent since the 2017-18 campaign, when they defeated Vanderbilt 71-60 in Nashville.
Like Memphis, Alabama enters the season under the direction of a first-year head coach. Pauline Love was named head coach of the Crimson Tide on April 1 after previous coaching stops at Oklahoma, Alabama, Arkansas, Southern Mississippi and McNeese State.
Thursday's contest will provide Memphis with an early-season opportunity to test itself against an SEC opponent as the Tigers look to continue their unbeaten start under Haden.
Season tickets for the 2026-27 Memphis women's basketball season are on sale now and can be purchased here.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Basketball, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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