Memphis, Tulane Set for 2 Games in 3 Days

The American Conference foes will face off in back-to-back matchups this week.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The Memphis Tigers and Tulane Green Wave women's basketball teams will play each other twice in a three-day span this week, first in Memphis on Tuesday and then in New Orleans on Thursday. Both teams are looking to snap losing streaks, with Memphis having dropped four straight and Tulane six in a row.

Why it matters

This scheduling quirk is the result of a previously postponed game between the two American Conference rivals. The back-to-back matchups will provide an opportunity for both teams to gain ground in the conference standings and potentially end their recent skids.

The details

The first game will take place on Tuesday, February 17 at 7 p.m. in Memphis at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse. Less than 48 hours later, the teams will face off again on Thursday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m. in New Orleans at Devlin Fieldhouse. Memphis is coming off a close 61-58 loss to Charlotte, while Tulane is trying to halt a six-game losing streak of its own. The Tigers hold a 33-26 all-time advantage in the series between the two programs.

  • The first game will be played on Tuesday, February 17 at 7 p.m.
  • The second game will be played on Thursday, February 19 at 6:30 p.m.

The players

Daejah Richmond

A Memphis Tigers player who scored 21 points and had a career-best 11-of-12 free-throw shooting performance in the team's most recent game.

Paris Gaines

A Memphis Tigers player who matched her career-high 12 rebounds in her return from injury in the team's most recent game.

DeeDee Hagemann

A Memphis Tigers player who had 20 points and seven assists in the team's last conference road win against Tulane.

Amira Mabry

A Tulane Green Wave post player who helps the team rank fifth in the conference in two-point field goal percentage.

Dylann Hanna

A Tulane Green Wave post player who helps the team rank fifth in the conference in two-point field goal percentage.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This back-to-back series between Memphis and Tulane provides an opportunity for both teams to gain ground in the American Conference standings and potentially end their recent losing streaks. The scheduling quirk is the result of a previously postponed game, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup.