Tigers' Midweek Game vs. North Alabama Canceled Due to Inclement Weather

Memphis softball team will not play its scheduled matchup against North Alabama on March 11.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

The University of Memphis softball team has canceled its midweek nonconference game against North Alabama on March 11 due to expected inclement weather in the area. This marks the fourth game this season that Memphis has not played due to weather or a no contest. There are no plans to make up this game at a future date. The Tigers will look to rebound from a rough first weekend of conference play by going on the road to face UTSA.

Why it matters

Weather-related cancellations have been an ongoing challenge for the Memphis softball team this season, disrupting their schedule and momentum. This latest cancellation comes as the Tigers are looking to bounce back after a difficult start to conference play.

The details

The Tigers are led offensively by Ariel Davis, who is batting .368 with team-highs in hits (25), runs (17), triples (2), home runs (5), RBI (12) and OPS (1.182). Other key contributors include Faith Brown (.333 avg, 10 RBI), Mya Clark (.316 avg, 10 RBI) and Zereniti Sousa (.265 avg, 10 RBI). UTSA, Memphis' next opponent, is coming off a sweep of Tulsa in their first American Conference series, with Makayla Madrid earning Player of the Week honors after hitting nearly .500 with a grand slam and three doubles.

  • The Tigers' midweek game against North Alabama was scheduled for March 11, 2026.
  • Memphis (7-16) will next travel to face UTSA (14-11) after the cancellation.

The players

Ariel Davis

The Tigers' leading hitter, batting .368 with team-highs in hits, runs, triples, home runs, RBI and OPS.

Makayla Madrid

The UTSA player who was named the American Conference Player of the Week after a strong performance that included a grand slam and three doubles.

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The takeaway

Weather-related cancellations have been an ongoing challenge for the Memphis softball team this season, disrupting their schedule and momentum. However, the Tigers will look to rebound from their rough start to conference play when they travel to face UTSA, who is coming off a strong series sweep.