Memphis Tigers News

Tabrian Arnold to Lead Capital Projects and Operations for Memphis Athletics

Tabrian Arnold to Lead Capital Projects and Operations for Memphis Athletics

Tabrian Arnold Hiring Release

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – In a move to strengthen Memphis Athletics' leadership in facilities and operations, Senior Vice President and Director of Athletics Ed Scott, Ph.D., has named Tabrian Arnold as Associate Athletic Director for Capital Projects and Operations. Arnold began his new role this week as part of the senior staff. ... Continue Reading
Gabriela Zych Sweeps Open and Junior National Titles at USA Shooting Championships

Gabriela Zych Sweeps Open and Junior National Titles at USA Shooting Championships

Gabriela Zych USA Shooting Championships 2025

TALLADEGA, Ala. – University of Memphis rifle standout Gabriela Zych etched her name into program history on Wednesday, capturing two national titles at the 2025 USA Shooting National Rifle and Pistol Championship at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park. Zych became the first national champion in Memphis rifle program history, earning gold in both the Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions Open Final and the Junior Final. ... Continue Reading
Seven Tigers Earn Preseason All-AAC Honors from Phil Steele

Seven Tigers Earn Preseason All-AAC Honors from Phil Steele

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Seven University of Memphis football student-athletes earned preseason All-AAC honors from Phil Steele, the publication announced this week. Of the seven honorees, three Tigers earned first team designations: OL Chris Adams, DL William Whitlow Jr. and DB Omarion Cooper. ... Continue Reading
Gannon Named ITA Central Region Most Improved Player

Gannon Named ITA Central Region Most Improved Player

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis' Connor Gannon is the 2025 ITA Central Region Most Improved Player, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced on Tuesday. ... Continue Reading
Memphis Tandem to Compete at NCAA Championships Wednesday

Memphis Tandem to Compete at NCAA Championships Wednesday

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EUGENE, Ore. – Memphis throwers Gabriel Koletsi and Sascha Salesius Schmidt are set to make their NCAA Championships debuts on Wednesday, as both will compete on the first day of the NCAA Track and Field Outdoor Championships. ... Continue Reading
All 11 Memphis Rifle Team Members Earn CRCA Scholastic All-America Honors

All 11 Memphis Rifle Team Members Earn CRCA Scholastic All-America Honors

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MEMPHIS, Tenn.  – Academic excellence continues to be a hallmark of the University of Memphis rifle program, as all 11 student-athletes on the team have been named 2024-25 Scholastic All-Americans by the Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA), the organization announced this week. ... Continue Reading
Women's Basketball Announces Shalon Pillow as Chief of Staff

Women's Basketball Announces Shalon Pillow as Chief of Staff

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis women's basketball announced Friday the addition of Shalon Pillow as chief of staff. ... Continue Reading
Tigers Record Second-Highest Departmental GPA in Spring 2025

Tigers Record Second-Highest Departmental GPA in Spring 2025

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Sullivan Promoted to Assistant Coach

Sullivan Promoted to Assistant Coach

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis women's basketball head coach Alex Simmons completed her assistant coaching staff on Wednesday, promoting Kevin Sullivan from director of analytics to assistant coach. ... Continue Reading
Prater Tabs Lindy Milkowski as Assistant Coach

Prater Tabs Lindy Milkowski as Assistant Coach

L. Milkowski Hire

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – After a successful collegiate career, Lindy Milkowski was announced as an assistant coach for the Memphis softball program, head coach Trena Prater announced Wednesday afternoon. ... Continue Reading
Doerr Adds Three to 2025-26 Roster

Doerr Adds Three to 2025-26 Roster

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis men's tennis coach Chris Doerr has signed three to his 2025-26 roster in Lasse Rensing, Leandro Zgraggen and Marko Milosavjlevic. ... Continue Reading
Tigers on Tour 2025: Bringing Memphis Athletics to You

Tigers on Tour 2025: Bringing Memphis Athletics to You

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis Athletics is hitting the road again this summer, and we're bringing the Tigers to you. ... Continue Reading
Memphis Bolsters the Block with South Dakota State Transfer William Whorton

Memphis Bolsters the Block with South Dakota State Transfer William Whorton

William Whorton warms up

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - University of Memphis men's basketball head coach Penny Hardaway announced Tuesday the signing of 6-foot-8 forward William Whorton, a transfer from South Dakota State University, for the 2025-26 season. ... Continue Reading
Angelo State Transfer Paris Brienesse Signs with Memphis

Angelo State Transfer Paris Brienesse Signs with Memphis

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis softball head coach Trena Prater has added another piece to the 2025-26 roster in Paris Brienesse, a member of the Swedish National Softball Team. ... Continue Reading
Themes Announced for Six 2025 Home Football Games

Themes Announced for Six 2025 Home Football Games

2025 FB Promo Games

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis football team has announced its themes for the program's six home games during the 2025 season, the program announced Monday. More information on each home game's theme will be available as the season approaches at GoTigersGo.com. ... Continue Reading
Softball Announces Signing of Iowa Transfer Mya Clark

Softball Announces Signing of Iowa Transfer Mya Clark

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis softball head coach Trena Prater announced Memphis' first transfer signing ahead of the 2025-26 season in Mya Clark. ... Continue Reading
Koletsi, Schmidt Qualify for NCAA Championships

Koletsi, Schmidt Qualify for NCAA Championships

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Memphis throwers Gabriel Koletsi and Sascha Salesius Schmidt qualified for the 2025 NCAA Track and Field Outdoor Championships after recording top-12 marks in the javelin and shot put, respectively, at the NCAA East Regional. ... Continue Reading
Curtis Givens III Returns Home, Reigniting Memphis' Local Pipeline

Curtis Givens III Returns Home, Reigniting Memphis' Local Pipeline

Curtis Givens III signing

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The hometown pipeline is flowing once again for the Memphis Tigers. Former top-50 recruit Curtis Givens III, a Bluff City native and Memphis University School alum, is coming home. After a year at LSU, Givens has transferred to play for Penny Hardaway and the University of Memphis. ... Continue Reading
Charlo Joins Memphis from IMG Academy

Charlo Joins Memphis from IMG Academy

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis women's basketball announced the signing of true freshman Brooklynn Charlo to the 2025-26 roster. ... Continue Reading
Kickoff Times Announced for Six Memphis Football Games

Kickoff Times Announced for Six Memphis Football Games

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Six kickoff times were announced for the upcoming 2025 University of Memphis football season by the American Athletic Conference (AAC) on Thursday. ... Continue Reading