Memphis opened coach Hana Haden’s tenure with a 78-42 win over LeMoyne-Owen, powered by a strong defensive effort and balanced scoring. Anjanae Richardson led the Tigers with 23 points, while Daejah Richmond added 14 points and a career-high eight steals.

By the Numbers
  • Richardson: 23 points on 9-of-12 shooting.
  • Memphis shot 53.7% from the field; LeMoyne-Owen shot 23.1%.
  • The Tigers forced 23 turnovers and scored 24 points off them.
  • Memphis outscored LeMoyne-Owen 46-22 in the paint and 26-6 on fast breaks.
Yes, But

Memphis built a 12-point halftime lead, but its defense took over after the break, holding LeMoyne-Owen to 15 second-half points.

State of Play
  • The Tigers begin the 2026-27 season 1-0, giving Haden her first win as Memphis head coach.
  • Tierney Kelsey scored 16 points off the bench, and Destiny Thomas added 10 in her Memphis debut.
What’s Next

Memphis hosts Middle Tennessee on Friday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. The game will stream on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Memphis opened the Haden era with more than a comfortable win: its efficient scoring, turnover pressure and depth set an emphatic early tone.