Memphis Falls to East Carolina in Series Finale

University of Memphis softball team drops 16-5 run-rule loss to East Carolina

Mar. 22, 2026 at 9:06pm

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The University of Memphis softball team lost 16-5 to East Carolina in the Sunday series finale at Tigers Softball Complex. After Memphis took a 2-1 lead in the second inning, East Carolina scored six runs in the third and four more in the fourth to pull away.

Why it matters

The loss drops Memphis to 1-8 in American Athletic Conference play, putting them in ninth place in the standings. The Tigers will look to bounce back against eighth-place Tulsa next weekend.

The details

Memphis gained a 2-1 lead in the second inning without recording a hit, as Faith Brown, Neely Taylor, and Mya Clark drew walks and Kennedy Semien and Deana Cunningham were hit by pitches. But East Carolina responded with a six-run third inning and a four-run fourth to take control. Taylor Caton hit her first career home run for Memphis in the fourth.

  • The game took place on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Avery Stutts

The Memphis pitcher who started the game and allowed one run in the first inning.

Faith Brown

The Memphis player who drew a walk, scored a run, and hit an RBI double in the game.

Neely Taylor

The Memphis player who drew a walk and scored a run in the game.

Mya Clark

The Memphis player who drew a walk in the second inning.

Kennedy Semien

The Memphis player who entered as a pinch hitter and drew a walk to tie the game in the second inning.

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What’s next

Memphis travels to Jackson State for a midweek doubleheader on Wednesday before hosting Tulsa at Tigers Softball Complex.

The takeaway

The loss drops Memphis to 1-8 in conference play, putting them in ninth place in the American Athletic Conference standings. The Tigers will look to bounce back against eighth-place Tulsa next weekend.