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The Cardinals had contributions from nearly the entire team, with 10 players getting on the scoresheet. Sydney Taylor led the way with 16 points, while Jayda Curry made an impressive regular season debut with 13 points. Olivia Cochran was a force on the boards, collecting a game-high 10 rebounds to go along with seven points and three assists. Elif Istanbulluoglu and Kiki Jefferson also made strong collegiate debuts, scoring seven and nine points respectively.

The Cardinals impressed with their dominance in the paint, scoring 60 points down low, and saw five players reach double figures in scoring. Head coach Kenny Payne expressed the importance of this win, acknowledging that it was a hard-fought battle by his players. He highlighted the team’s execution and their ability to relentlessly attack the opposition while playing unselfishly.

In a commanding display of skill and athleticism, the Louisville Cardinals emerged victorious in their season opener against the Cincinnati Bearcats, with a final score of 77-59. The game took place on November 6, 2023, at the Fifth Third Arena, with a crowd of 1,725 spectators in attendance. The Cardinals’ head coach, Jeff Walz, proved once again why his team is a force to be reckoned with, as they secured their 14th win in season openers under his leadership.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville Cardinals are gearing up for their second game in a span of five days as they get ready to host the Virginia Cavaliers on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPN. The Cardinals are riding the momentum of a 34-3 win over Virginia Tech and are looking to secure their third-straight win and 11th consecutive victory at home.

With this win, Louisville now holds a record of 21-3 overall and 12-2 in ACC play. Anna DeBeer also had a strong performance for the Cardinals, recording 14 kills and two aces. Charite Luper and Cara Cresse each added 10 kills and a block to contribute to the team’s success. Luper also landed two aces against the Tigers. Setter Elle Glock played a crucial role with 52 assists and three aces, while libero Elena Scott led the match with 12 digs.

The Cardinals showcased their offensive prowess by racking up 340 yards of offense, with 223 of those coming from their ground game. Head Coach Jeff Brohm was proud of his team’s performance, stating, “We were really efficient on offense, being really physical up front, running the football at them, and taking advantage of what the defense was giving us.”

Louisville improved their overall record to 19-2 and their ACC record to 10-1 with the win. They were efficient on offense, hitting .280 and also recorded four aces and six blocks. Charitie Luper contributed eight kills, one ace, and nine digs, while Cara Cresse chipped in with eight kills and two blocks. Anna DeBeer added eight kills, one ace, and one block to the stat sheet. Elena Scott had an outstanding performance as libero, tallying 22 digs, six assists, and an ace. Setter Elle Glock played a vital role with 34 assists, 10 digs, an ace, and a block.

Head Coach Derek Copeland is optimistic about their return to Alabama, stating, “We found that the format and competition last year fit nicely with our fall season goals.” The team will be competing in a head race style event, with Varsity fours, eights, and a novice boat all taking part.

In their last game, Louisville fell to Pitt by a score of 38-21. The Cardinals struggled with turnovers, giving the ball away three times inside the opposition’s 30-yard line. Despite holding a halftime lead of 21-14, they were unable to maintain their momentum and were outscored 24-0 in the second half, resulting in their first loss of the season.

The Cardinals dominated the game, outshooting Boston College 13-6 and having a 3-1 advantage in shots on goal. They also held a 10-4 edge in penalty corners. With this win, Louisville improves to 13-5 for the season and finishes with a 3-3 record in ACC play.