Fland, a talented 6-foot-2 guard from the Bronx, New York, and Quaintance, a skilled 6-9 forward from Cleveland, Ohio, have both been chosen to represent the East squad in this showcase event. Kentucky joins Alabama, Duke, North Carolina, and Rutgers as one of the five schools with multiple McDonald’s All-Americans this season.

Kentucky is coming off their best season start to date, with their most recent contest against No. 3 LSU resulting in a score of 197.600, their highest road score so far this season. Prior to that, they recorded a score of 197.475 against No. 13 Auburn and a score of 196.775 at the Mean Girls Super 16 Gymnastics Championships in Las Vegas.

The action kicks off on Friday at 1 p.m. when Kentucky takes on Notre Dame. This will be followed by a clash between Alabama and Nebraska at 5 p.m. The winners of these two matches will advance to the final on Saturday at 3 p.m., where they will compete for a spot in the 2024 ITA Indoor Nationals. Meanwhile, the losing teams will face off in a consolation match on Saturday at 11 a.m.

The Wildcats will be facing tough competition, going up against schools such as Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, LSU, and Texas A&M. The importance of this meet cannot be understated, as performances at this event could impact the athletes’ chances of qualifying for the 2024 NCAA Indoor Championships.

The World Athletics Indoor Tour, established in 2016, aims to raise the profile of indoor track and field by providing high-level competition outside of World Championship events. The PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational is classified as a bronze-level event on the tour, making it a great opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills.

The second year under coach Jeff Brohm will kick off on August 31 when the Cardinals host Austin Peay, marking the first home opener in August for the school since 2008. They will remain at home the following week against Jacksonville State, a team that secured a bowl berth in their first season as FBS and Conference USA members.

Holt’s selection for this prestigious role comes after his impressive performance as a coach in the 2023 Hockey5s Pan American Cups (PAC) held in Kingston, Jamaica, where he helped guide the USA team to a gold medal victory. This accomplishment solidified Holt’s reputation as a coach with strategic prowess and an exceptional understanding of the game.

Head coach Jeff Walz has a history of quickly bouncing back after a loss. The team has a record of 87-24 under Walz following a loss, and they have an even better record of 21-3 following a loss against ACC opponents. The Cardinals have only lost two-straight ACC games three times in the past 10 seasons.

Jefferson, a transfer from James Madison, has emerged as one of the Cardinals’ key scoring options this season. She currently leads the team in scoring, averaging 12.2 points per game. Additionally, she ranks second on the team in assists (2.5) and steals (1.3) per game, as well as third in rebounding (4.1) per game. Jefferson has shown great efficiency as a scorer, shooting over 50 percent from the field in 12 games this season. She has also been exceptional from the free-throw line, boasting an impressive 89.7 percent shooting percentage.

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