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Tigers Fall to UAB at the Buzzer
Memphis women's basketball loses close game against UAB
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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The University of Memphis women's basketball team fell to UAB 58-56 in a close game that came down to the final seconds. Memphis led late in the fourth quarter but couldn't hold on as UAB hit a clutch three-pointer in the final seconds to seal the victory.
Why it matters
This loss drops Memphis to 8-15 overall and 2-8 in American Athletic Conference play, making it an uphill battle for the Tigers to turn their season around. The game highlighted Memphis' struggles with turnovers and three-point defense, two areas that have plagued the team all year.
The details
Memphis led by as much as 36-25 in the third quarter, but UAB responded with a 13-0 run to regain the lead. The Tigers fought back and took a late lead, but UAB hit a clutch three-pointer with under a minute left to go up by one. Memphis had a chance to win it at the buzzer, but Amauri Williams' three-pointer rimmed out as time expired. UAB outscored Memphis 16-4 on second chance points, taking advantage of nine offensive rebounds.
- The game was played on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
- Memphis led by as much as 36-25 right out of halftime in the third quarter.
The players
Amauri Williams
A Memphis player who had a chance to win the game with a three-pointer at the buzzer.
Tamya Smith
A Birmingham native who led Memphis in points (15) and rebounds (7).
Cali Smallwood
A UAB player who scored a game-high 22 points and hit 6 three-pointers.
Jordan Rosier
A UAB player who hit a clutch three-pointer in the final minute to put UAB up by one.
Jordan Hunter
A Memphis player who hit a three-pointer in the final seconds to cut UAB's lead to one.
What’s next
The Tigers will be back home this Saturday, February 14, to take on Charlotte. Proceeds for tickets will go to the Play4Kay foundation.
The takeaway
This close loss highlights the continued struggles for the Memphis women's basketball team, who have now dropped to 8-15 overall and 2-8 in conference play. The team's inability to limit second chance points and defend the three-point line proved costly in this game, and they will need to shore up those weaknesses if they hope to turn their season around.
