Louisville, KY – University of Louisville softball coach Holly Aprile has announced the signing of six talented recruits who will join the Cardinals in the fall of 2024. The new additions include Riley Janda, Mikayla Milby, Taylor Monroe, Madison Pickens, Ryann Sanders, and Jordan Williams.

One of the notable achievements from the Duke game was Louisville’s first-ever shutout against a ranked opponent. The Cardinals’ defense held Duke to just 202 yards of total offense and 51 rushing yards. This stellar defensive performance marks the third straight game in which Louisville has held their opponents to under 300 yards of total offense, and the fourth straight game in which they have held their opponents to under 100 rushing yards.

Despite a strong effort from the Cardinals, who hit .186 with seven aces and nine blocks as a team, it was Georgia Tech who had the upper hand. Outside hitter Charitie Luper led the way for Louisville with 15 kills, two aces, four digs, and two blocks, while middle blocker Phekran Kong contributed 13 kills and three blocks.

Fans attending the game on Saturday are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items and hygiene products. Collection bins will be conveniently placed outside all entry gates, making it easy for fans to make their contributions. Additionally, volunteers will be stationed at the Kroger Ultimate Tailgate in the Planet Fitness Purple Lot to collect any donations.

Coach Brohm emphasized the defensive performance, highlighting the team’s ability to apply pressure on the quarterback and disrupt opponents’ passing game. He credited the coaching staff for their preparation and game plan, as well as the unselfishness of the offense in complementing the defense. Brohm also discussed the importance of depth and the role of the transfer portal in adding talented players to the team.

The Louisville women’s team produced multiple event winners, including Gabi Albiero, Lucy Mehraban, Kim Herkle, and Christiana Regenauer. Albiero won the 200 fly, 100 fly, and was part of the 200 Medley Relay. Mehraban emerged victorious in the 200 free, 100 free, and 400 Free Relay. Herkle showcased her talent in the 100 breast, 200 breast, and 200 Individual Medley. Regenauer contributed to the 200 Medley Relay, won the 50 free, and was part of the 400 Free Relay. Lindsay Gizzi also made an impact, sweeping both diving boards.

The No. 12/3-ranked Louisville Cardinals have been on a break since their last meet on October 12th against the University of Tennessee. The meet proved to be a thrilling one, with the men’s team pulling off a stunning upset by defeating the No. 6-ranked Tennessee team with a final score of 156-144. On the other hand, the women’s team narrowly missed out on a victory, falling to the Lady Vols by a close margin of 152-148 at the Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center.

The Cardinals will be sending a strong team of six players to the tournament, including Natan Rodrigues, Kosuke Nakanishi, Miguel Avendaño, Andre Steinbach, and Matt Fung. These players have been putting in the work all fall and are ready to showcase their skills on the court.

On December 2, the Cardinals will start the season with a split between the Commonwealth College Opener in Louisville and the Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener in Boston, Massachusetts. After the new year, competition will resume with the Rod McCravy Memorial Invite on January 12-13 and the Bellarmine Open on January 19. The team will then host the PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational on January 26-27.

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.”