Memphis athletics face challenges after disappointing 2025-26 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:03 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Memphis athletics struggled significantly during the 2025-26 academic year, capturing only one American Conference title after five the previous year. The men's basketball team had a disappointing 13-19 season, while the women's basketball program saw the firing of head coach Alex Simmons. Football started strong with an 8-1 record but lost its final four games. On a positive note, men's golf advanced to the NCAA championships, and women's soccer completed an undefeated regular season. Looking ahead, both basketball programs will feature new coaching staff, and several teams aim for improved performance in 2026-27.
- •Men's basketball finished 13-19 after winning conference titles the previous year.
- •Football lost four straight games to end the season after an 8-1 start.
- •Women's soccer went undefeated in the regular season but fell early in the NCAA Tournament.
- •New head coaches will lead both men's and women's basketball programs next season.
- •Men's golf reached NCAA championships for the first time since 2012.
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Where Memphis athletics struggled in 2025-26, and where they can improve
"A year after Memphis athletics captured five American Conference titles, the Tigers won only one in 2025-26.
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