Leading the way for the Cardinals were Christiana Regenauer and Kim Herkle, who both collected multiple victories. Regenauer emerged triumphant in the 100 free and 100 fly, in addition to being part of both winning relays. Herkle dominated in the 100 and 200 breaststroke, as well as the 400 IM. Overall, Louisville notched an impressive 27 NCAA B-cuts throughout the meet.

The Cardinals are coming off a disappointing 77-53 loss to Virginia in their first game of 2024. On the other hand, the Panthers suffered a 70-57 defeat at the hands of North Carolina, extending their winless streak to three games in ACC play.

Once the action begins, fans can turn to the renowned voices of Tom Leach and Jack ‘Goose’ Givens as they take over the airwaves to call the games. Their seasoned commentary and deep knowledge of the sport will undoubtedly enhance the viewing experience for fans tuning in.

There are also some tickets being held for upcoming student distributions. Limited student tickets remain for the Tuesday, Jan. 8 game against Missouri and the Jan. 17 matchup with Mississippi State.

“You’ve got to expect to hear absolutely everything,” Mitchell explained. “People are invested in trying to get into people’s minds.”

Louisville’s dominance at home against unranked ACC opponents continued, maintaining their perfect 53-0 record in such matchups since joining the league. Their success in ACC play over the years is evident, boasting a strong 128-24 win-loss record since the 2014-15 season. In fact, they are the only program with a winning percentage of .800 or greater in ACC play over the last 10 seasons and hold eight more conference wins than the second-best team during that span.

The Cardinals showed dominance on both ends of the court in the first half, holding Duke to a season-low four points in the second quarter alone. Louisville went on a 16-0 run that lasted 9 minutes and 18 seconds, giving them a comfortable 35-19 lead at halftime.

Petty displayed her talent on the court, making 11 of 19 field goal attempts for her 22 points. She also contributed three assists, tying her career high. Brooklyn Miles added 12 points for Kentucky, while Emma King chipped in with 10 points.

This quad meet will feature some tough competition, as Kentucky takes on three formidable opponents – No. 1 Oklahoma, No. 6 Michigan, and No. 11 Michigan State. The Wildcats will be vying for victory and looking to make a strong impression in this high-profile event.

UofL head coach Kenny Payne expressed his desire for the team to be more aggressive and focused on attacking. He acknowledged the team’s lack of movement and ball rotation, leading to settling for jump shots against Virginia’s disciplined defense. Payne emphasized the need for better ball movement and avoiding settling for jump shots against such a formidable opponent.