U of M hosts volleyball tourney

The University of Memphis volleyball squad starts its season this weekend by hosting the Memphis Invitational at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse.

The Tigers welcome Belmont, Central Arkansas and Chicago State for the annual two-day tournament.

“This tournament will provide good tests for us,” said head coach April Jauregui, who is in her ninth season at Memphis.

Last season, the Tigers finished with a second consecutive winning campaign, 19-14 overall and 10-10 in the American Athletic Conference. Memphis tied for fourth in the final conference standings.

The Tigers open play today at noon against Chicago State, then meet Central Arkansas at 7 p.m. Memphis finishes at 2 p.m. Saturday against Belmont. (1) Whitehaven (1-0) at Florence (Ala.) (0-1),