Memphis Basketball Unveils American Conference Schedules
Memphis basketball has revealed its American Conference schedules, with the men's team opening conference play at home against East Carolina and the women's team starting at Tulsa.
Memphis, TN, September 30, 2026 — Memphis, TN
The University of Memphis has released the American Athletic Conference schedules for both its men’s and women’s basketball programs, outlining the path for the upcoming conference play. The schedules were unveiled by the athletic department, setting the stage for the Tigers’ matchups within the conference.
For the men’s basketball team, the conference portion of the season is slated to begin with a home game. The Tigers will host East Carolina University to kick off their conference schedule. This marks the initial step in their journey through the American Athletic Conference, a league known for its competitive nature.
Simultaneously, the women’s basketball team will commence their conference play on the road. The Lady Tigers are scheduled to start their American Athletic Conference slate with an away game against the University of Tulsa.
Specific dates and times for these opening conference games, as well as the complete schedule for the remainder of the season for both teams, were not detailed in the initial announcement of the conference schedule openers. Further details regarding the full season schedule, including game times, television broadcasts, and additional opponent information, are expected to be released at a later date by the university’s athletic department.
The American Athletic Conference includes a number of universities with notable basketball programs, and the scheduling announcement provides the first concrete look at how Memphis will navigate its conference opponents throughout the season.
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