# High-Scoring Effort Not Enough as Memphis Falls to South Florida

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- Published: 2026-01-10T17:46:41-05:00
- Author: EAN

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Memphis women’s basketball put together one of its strongest offensive performances
of the season but came up short in a 90–81 loss to South Florida on Saturday afternoon
at Elma Roane Fieldhouse.

The Tigers moved to 7–10 overall and 1–3 in American Athletic Conference play after
scoring their second-highest point total of the year. However, Memphis struggled
defensively, allowing a season-high 90 points as the Bulls shot 50 percent from 
the floor and 41.7 percent from beyond the arc.

Junior guard Daejah Richmond once again led the way for the Tigers, finishing with
24 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Richmond was nearly unstoppable in the
first half, scoring 15 points while shooting a perfect 6-for-6 from the field.

The game opened as a defensive battle, with just 26 total points scored in the first
quarter. Memphis briefly grabbed momentum late in the second quarter, taking a 32–
29 lead with just over a minute remaining. South Florida responded, scoring on five
of its final seven possessions to close the half with a 35–31 advantage.

South Florida steadily built its lead after halftime, opening the third quarter 
with a 7–0 run and outscoring Memphis 24–16 in the period. Tamya Smith and Amauri
Williams combined for 11 points in the quarter, helping the Tigers stay within reach,
but the Bulls’ dominance in the paint proved difficult to overcome.

Memphis delivered an impressive offensive surge in the fourth quarter, tying its
program record with 33 points in the final frame. Despite the late push, the Tigers
were unable to string together enough defensive stops to cut the deficit to fewer
than nine points. South Florida placed five players in double figures, marking the
first time this season Memphis has allowed that feat. Katie Davidson led all scorers
for the Bulls with a season-high 20 points.

Chaé Harris added 13 points for Memphis, connecting on multiple three-pointers for
the sixth time this season, while Paris Gaines contributed eight points and eight
rebounds.

The Tigers will look to bounce back on the road as they travel to Denton to take
on North Texas on Tuesday, January 13, at 6:30 p.m. The game will be streamed live
on ESPN+. Our coverage of today’s game sponsored by [Esco Memphis](https://escomemphis.com/).