Tigers Begin Four-Game Homestand with Alcorn State

Tuesday, April 14

Memphis, Tenn.

4 p.m.

University of Memphis

Alcorn State

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Apr 13, 2026 | Softball

Game Notes

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis softball team returns home for the first game of a four-game homestand, facing off against the Lady Braves of Alcorn State on Tuesday.

The game is set for a 4 p.m. start with Tyler Springs on the call for ESPN+.

SCOUTING THE TIGERS

Memphis (14-30, 3-15 American) is looking to move on from a weekend at Charlotte where the Tigers stranded the game-winning run on two occasions.

Faith Brown continues her breakout season by etching her name into sections of the Tigers' record book. While batting a team-best .376, Brown is now the second Tiger since 2020 to have at least 30 RBI and her seven home runs are tied for ninth-most in a season. She also leads Memphis in doubles (9) and is a perfect 5-for-5 on stolen base attempts. Ariel Davis also continues to be a consistent piece around Brown in the lineup with team-highs in hits (45), runs (28) and walks (17) and is currently on a five-game hitting streak.

Avery Stutts has been Memphis' most utilized arm this season, making a team-high 28 appearances totaling 85.2 innings and most recently reaching 40 strikeouts over the weekend. The Tigers have seen a pair of arms work back into the rotation in Taniyah Brown and Rylee Dugar, with the latter making her 100^th career pitching appearance against Charlotte. Five Memphis pitchers have pitched at least 30 innings and freshman Taylor Caton has worked her way into a consistent role with 33 strikeouts over 46.1 innings.

SCOUTING THE LADY BRAVES

Alcorn State (13-26, 1-14 SWAC) is also coming off being swept, with the Lady Braves falling to Texas Southern. On the season, Alcorn State is 6-3 against non-Division I opponents.

The Lady Braves are led by Yahnya Acevedo (.336 AVG), who leads Alcorn Stats in hits (38), doubles (9), home runs (3), RBI (22) and stolen bases (16). She and Mariah Morgan (.232 AVG) are the only Lady Braves with at least 20 RBI, while the pair are two of five players with three home runs, the top mark on the team.

Chiara Olison and Alainah Felton lead Alcorn State's staff, with Olison's seven wins and 104.2 innings pitched being team highs while Felton carries team-bests in ERA (4.85) and strikeouts (36).

SERIES HISTORY VS. ALCORN STATE

Memphis holds a 23-1 lead in the all-time series with the Lady Braves with tomorrow marking the first matchup between the two programs since 2022. 22 of the 24 games played in the series have taken place at Tigers Softball Complex.

The Tigers have won each of the last 17 matchups against Alcorn State and are 22-0 at home.

SINGLE GAME TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Single-game tickets are on sale for the 2026 season. Ticket prices will vary based on seat location (standing room only or reserved bleachers), denoted by a color-coded wristband.

Tickets will be free for all current University of Memphis students. Up to two fans ages 17 and under will be allowed free admission per paid adult that enters with them. Please note that tickets for children ages 17 and under will be for the standing room only section. Reserved seating tickets must be purchased if adults would like them to have a seat in the bleachers.

As a reminder, fans are not permitted to bring umbrellas into the venue and Tigers Softball Complex has a clear bag policy.

Tickets can be purchased using THIS LINK.

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