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Alex Simmons News / wreg.com / November 2

With championship focus, Simmons poised to lead Memphis in year three

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Since her days on Rocky Top, Alex Simmons has known what it means to be a champion, in every sense of the word. Simmons played a key role in the Lady Vols' back-to-back NCAA titles in 2007 and 2008.

Memphis Tigers News / wreg.com / October 5, 2024

Fans get their first look at Tigers at Blue and Gray Showcase

MEMPHIS – It didn't quite have the build up of Memphis Madness' past. But Friday night, the University of Memphis went out with hopes of getting its fan base excited about the start of the new hoops season...

Memphis Tigers News / wreg.com / August 13, 2024

Simmons adds another Power 4 transfer to Tigers

MEMPHIS – Second year Tigers coach Alex Simmons continuing to load up on talented transfers. The latest addition coming from the Big Ten as Michigan State's Dede Hagemann has committed to the U of M.

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Memphis Tigers News / wreg.com / July 31, 2024

New faces and higher expectations has Simmons excited for year two at the U of M

MEMPHIS – There is a lot of change facing second year Tigers coach Alex Simmons. Simmons helped put a wrap on summer workouts by opening the doors Tuesday night for an open practice out at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse.

Memphis Tigers News / wreg.com / July 2, 2024

Alex Simmons announces back to back games against Tennessee and Louisville

MEMPHIS – Entering her second season at Memphis and it seems like Alex Simmons is perfectly fine with taking on all comers. Simmons putting together a schedule that will definitely test her Tigers including two games over a four day stretch against two of the best teams in the country.

Memphis Tigers News / wreg.com / March 7, 2024

Memphis women like their chances heading to AAC Tournament

MEMPHIS – We are just days away from tipping off the AAC Women’s Tournament and the Memphis women like their chances. Despite a 13-and-16 record in Alex Simmons first season, don't tell this team they can't win a tournament title.  The Tigers roll into Fort Worth, winners of five of their last six games.

Memphis Tigers News / wreg.com / March 1, 2024

Tigers carry four-game win streak into 'Senior Day' meeting against UAB

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- It's not always about how you start, but sometimes it's about how you finish. That's a perfect way to describe this season for the Memphis Tigers under first-year head coach Alex Simmons.

Memphis Tigers News / wreg.com / February 21, 2024

Tigers knock off one of the top teams in AAC for career win #100 for Alex Simmons

MEMPHIS -- What a way for first year Tigers coach Alex Simmons to pick up career win #100. Alasia Smith, Madison Griggs and Hannah Riddick all hit big shots in overtime as Memphis knocked off Rice for a season sweep of the Owls, 79-74.

Memphis Tigers News / wreg.com / January 19, 2024

Venue change for Memphis women as they get set to host FAU

MEMPHIS – The Memphis women’s basketball team will be back at home Saturday when they take on Florida Atlantic. It just won't be in the friendly confines of the Elma Roane Fieldhouse.

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