Head coach Mark Stoops expressed his gratitude for being able to participate in such a prestigious bowl game. He acknowledged the challenges that lie ahead, but emphasized his team’s readiness. “We’re excited to be here. We understand we have a tremendous challenge in front of us with Clemson, but our team is preparing well,” said Stoops.

One of the highlights of the schedule will be the Jim Green Invitational and the NCAA East First Rounds, both of which will be hosted by UKTF at the prestigious Outdoor Track & Field Complex in 2024.

Louisville had a promising start to the game, leading with 11:12 remaining in the first half. They even outscored Kentucky in the second half. However, it was the final minutes of the opening frame that made all the difference.

Not only did Reeves shine, but his teammates also delivered strong performances. Tre Mitchell contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Reed Sheppard had 11 points and a career-high 11 assists, setting a new record for most assists by any player in a Kentucky-Louisville game. Justin Edwards contributed 13 points, and Rob Dillingham added 12 points.

Scherr led the charge for Kentucky, scoring an impressive 25 points. Saniya Tyler also showcased her skills, setting her career high in points for the second consecutive game with 22. Amiya Jenkins had a standout performance as well, achieving a career high of 20 points for the Cats.

Gillotte’s standout game came against Boston College, where he recorded a career best 3.0 sacks. He also managed to get a pair of sacks against Duke in a shutout victory over the Blue Devils. With a total of 22.0 career sacks and 30.5 tackles for loss, Gillotte has proven to be a force to be reckoned with in his 37 career games for the Cardinals.

Key, a talented sophomore hailing from Lexington, Kentucky, had an impressive season. He led the Wildcats with 553 yards receiving and was second on the team with 38 receptions. Additionally, he scored five touchdowns.

After the game, don’t change that channel! The Ruoff Mortgage Wildcat Wrap Up is coming your way. Tom and Jack will have exclusive interviews with players and coaches, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the team’s performance. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the game and dive deeper into the world of Kentucky basketball.

The Cardinals showcased their defensive prowess once again, improving their record to 2-1 this season against ranked opponents. Louisville extended a remarkable winning streak, securing their 40th consecutive victory when holding their opponents to 59 points or less.

Louisville got off to a hot start, going on a 10-0 run after the Huskies scored the first points of the game. They forced multiple turnovers and took a 10-2 lead early on. However, Washington fought back and tied the game at 10 with an 8-0 run. Both teams closed out the first quarter with a three-pointer each, making it 13-13.