The University of Louisville women’s basketball team is gearing up for an exciting start to the 2023-24 season. Head coach Jeff Walz and his Cardinals will hit the road to face off against Cincinnati on Monday, November 6 at Fifth Third Arena. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.
Under Coach Walz, the Cardinals have been a force to be reckoned with, making five consecutive Elite Eight appearances and maintaining a six-year Sweet Sixteen streak, both of which are unmatched by any other team in the country. Last season, the Cardinals won 26 games and extended their streak of 11-straight seasons with 25 or more wins. They also finished fourth in the ACC and advanced to the ACC Tournament Championship game for the fourth time in program history.
In season openers, Louisville has a strong track record, winning 13 out of their last 16 games. They have also been dominant in true road games to begin the season, going undefeated in those matchups under Walz. This will be their first season-opening road game since 2020 when they defeated SEMO 74-53.
The Cardinals have already had a taste of competition this season, as they emerged victorious in the 2023 GLOBL JAM in Toronto. Led by Sydney Taylor, who was named Tournament MVP, Louisville won the gold medal after Taylor hit a game-winning three-pointer in the final minute of the championship game against Canada.
As the Cardinals prepare to face Cincinnati, they hold a commanding lead in the series history with a 41-24 record against the Bearcats. They have also won their last seven meetings, including a decisive 87-68 victory in their last matchup on November 7, 2022. In that game, Louisville’s Morgan Jones and Liz Dixon made significant contributions, with Jones scoring 14 points and blocking three shots, while Dixon added 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting.
Cincinnati enters the season with a new head coach, Katrina Merriweather, who is a former captain and standout player for the Bearcats. Merriweather brings a successful coaching record to her alma mater, with a 151-70 overall record in seven seasons as the head coach of Memphis and Wright State.
Louisville fans can stay updated on all things women’s basketball through GoCards.com and by following the team’s Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook accounts. The stage is set for an exciting start to the season, and the Cardinals are ready to make their mark once again.
