TULSA, Okla. — The Memphis Tigers volleyball team came up short in a matchup against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in Reynolds Center on Sunday afternoon, falling in straight sets.
The first set started off close with the score being tied 3-3 after a service error from the Tigers. Tulsa proceeded to go on a 6-0 scoring run, and they cruised to a 25-15 set victory. Looking to bounce back in the second set, the Tigers came out swinging and held an early 6-5 lead after a kill from Brianna Washington. From that point on, Tulsa seized control of the set. The Golden Hurricane went on to win the set 15-25, mirroring their dominance in the first set.
In the third and final set, the Tigers battled fiercely to extend the match. With the score tied 7-7, a kill by Riley McCloskey gave Memphis a one-point lead. Once again, the Golden Hurricane went on an 11-1 run and took command of the third set, winning it 25-13.
The Memphis Tigers will return to action on Wednesday in Elma Roane Fieldhouse against Alabama A&M at 6:00 p.m. The game will be live streamed on ESPN +.
