Tulane Women Crush Memphis, 69-54

Green Wave dominate short-handed victory over Tigers

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Tulane women's basketball team, playing with a short-handed roster, easily defeated Memphis 69-54 in a game that was not as close as the final score indicates. Freshman guard Shiloh Kimpson had a standout performance with 12 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds in her first start of the season.

Why it matters

This was a crucial American Athletic Conference victory for Tulane, as they look to secure a spot in the upcoming conference tournament. The Green Wave's dominant performance against a weaker Memphis team demonstrates their ability to win despite key injuries to starters.

The details

Tulane jumped out to a 21-9 lead in the first quarter and extended their advantage to 39-20 by halftime. The Green Wave shot 50% from the field in the first half while holding Memphis to just 28%. Tulane's defense forced 19 Tigers turnovers on the night. Freshman Mecailin Marshall led the Green Wave with 15 points, while Kimpson, Amira Mabry, and CC Mays also scored in double figures.

  • Tulane and Memphis played each other for the second time in three days on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
  • Tulane guard Kendall Sneed suffered an injury in the previous game against Memphis on Tuesday.

The players

Tulane Women's Basketball Team

The Tulane women's basketball team, playing without several key starters due to injuries, dominated Memphis in this American Athletic Conference matchup.

Shiloh Kimpson

A true freshman guard who made her first start of the season and had a standout performance with 12 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds.

Mecailin Marshall

The American Conference freshman of the week, she led Tulane with 15 points in the victory.

Ashley Langford

The Tulane women's basketball head coach, who praised her team's effort and focus in the win despite being short-handed.

Memphis Women's Basketball Team

The Memphis Tigers, one of the weaker teams in the American Athletic Conference, were no match for the dominant Tulane squad.

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What they’re saying

“I'm really proud of tonight's effort. Winning two games in a row, especially with only one day between, says a lot about our team. (We were) missing some players today, others stepping up, I was really proud of the focus we had for most of the game.”

— Ashley Langford, Tulane Women's Basketball Head Coach

“Being aggressive on defense (is how that was accomplished). When we are in a zone (defense), we talk about our guards getting the loose balls, especially when our bigs are blocking out.”

— Shiloh Kimpson, Tulane Freshman Guard

“We were just emphasizing to be active in the zone, and not allow any points in the paint.”

— Amira Mabry, Tulane Forward

What’s next

Tulane has the weekend off and will next face Tulsa on the road on Tuesday, February 24th. The Hurricane defeated the Green Wave 76-73 in their previous matchup in January.

The takeaway

Tulane's dominant victory over a weaker Memphis team, despite key injuries, demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to win important conference games as they fight for a spot in the upcoming American Athletic Conference tournament.