Louisville Womens Basketball

Louisville’s success in ACC play over the years is unparalleled. With a record of 130-24 (.844) since the 2014-15 season, they stand as the only program with a winning percentage of .800 or higher in the ACC over the past decade. Their eight additional conference wins compared to the second-best team during that period solidify their dominance.

Louisville showcased their depth on offense, with six players scoring in double-digits. Jayda Curry and Olivia Cochran led the charge with 12 points each. Curry also contributed with two rebounds, one assist, and two steals, shooting an impressive 5 for 6 from the field. Cochran had a solid all-around game, adding three rebounds, four assists, and a steal, while going a perfect 6 for 6 from the free-throw line.

In their previous game, Louisville held the Panthers to just 44 points, marking the second consecutive game in which they kept their opponent below 50 points. The Cardinals’ strong defensive efforts have been paying off, as they have held their opponents to less than 60 points in three of their last four games. Their road win against Pitt was their second conference victory on the road after snapping Miami’s 17-game home winning streak on New Year’s Eve.

The Cardinals showcased a balanced scoring effort, with seven players contributing eight or more points in the rout. Leading the way was Sydney Taylor, who dropped 13 points and sank three three-pointers, accompanied by four rebounds and four assists. Nyla Harris emerged as a force on the boards, claiming six rebounds along with eight points. Eylia Love led the team in dishing out assists with five, while also adding eight points. In total, the Cardinals registered 20 assists on 30 made shots throughout the game.

Louisville’s suffocating defense was on display throughout the game, forcing 24 turnovers against the Panthers. This marks the 12th time this season that the Cardinals have forced 20 or more turnovers in a single game. Additionally, they limited Duke to only six points in the fourth quarter in their previous win. This season, Louisville has already held their opponents to single-digit quarters 10 times, a significant improvement from the 22 single-digit quarters from the previous season.

The Cardinals will face off against the Panthers on Thursday, January 11 at 6 p.m. ET. The game will be aired nationally on the ACC Network. Louisville has a strong history against Pitt, leading the series 25-2. Since joining the ACC, the Cardinals have remained undefeated against the Panthers in conference matchups.

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.

Louisville is coming off an exciting 77-72 road victory against Miami in their ACC opener on New Year’s Eve. This win extended their perfect record in ACC openers to 10-0 since joining the league in 2014-15. It also snapped Miami’s 17-game home winning streak. Jayda Curry and Merissah Russell played pivotal roles in this victory, with Curry leading the team with a season-high 19 points and Russell scoring 11-straight points in the fourth quarter to secure the win. Kiki Jefferson also reached a milestone in the game, surpassing 2,000 career points.

Louisville once again showcased their dominance in ACC openers, extending their perfect record to 10-0 since joining the league in the 2014-15 season. This marked the third time they have faced a ranked opponent in their ACC opener.