Louisville Womens Basketball

In fact, over the past six seasons, the Cardinals have only lost two games in December and have won their last eight games in the month dating back to last season. Against nonconference opponents, Louisville has an impressive record of 183-34 in regular season play under Walz. Their dominance extends further, as they have an 85-11 record in non-conference play over the past eight years.

The game began with a tight first half, featuring five lead changes and six ties. Going into the second half, Louisville held a narrow one-point lead. However, in the third quarter, Kentucky briefly took the lead by three points. The Cardinals, though, quickly responded with a late 14-2 run, giving them a comfortable nine-point lead.

Louisville enters this clash with momentum on their side, as they are currently riding a four-game winning streak. Their most recent victory was a dominant 80-40 performance against NC A&T on December 3 at home. The Cardinals’ defense once again proved to be formidable, as they secured their 38th consecutive win when holding their opponents to 59 points or less. In fact, Louisville has limited their opponents to 59 points or fewer in five of their nine games this season.

The Cardinals have been a force to be reckoned with when facing nonconference opponents under Coach Walz. They hold a remarkable 182-34 (.843) record against nonconference foes in regular season play, and have won 84 out of their last 95 non-conference games. Since the start of the 2017-18 season, Louisville has amassed 185 wins, ranking fourth in the NCAA, and boasts a winning percentage of .849, ranking fifth during that span.

Louisville displayed a balanced attack against the Aggies, as five players scored in double figures and seven players contributed with six points or more. This depth of scoring is a key factor for the Cardinals, as they had 10 players contribute on the scoreboard. The team’s ability to involve multiple players in the scoring allows for a well-rounded offense.

The Cardinals are coming off a three-game win streak, including a 64-58 road win over No. 19/20 Ole Miss in the ACC/SEC Challenge. They managed to overcome a halftime deficit and went on a 7-0 run in the third quarter to secure the win. This game marked the Cardinals’ 37th consecutive win when holding opponents to 59 points or less.

Louisville’s success from the free throw line played a crucial role in their win, as they shot an impressive 25-for-36. This marks the fifth game this season where they have made 20 or more free throws, with the Cardinals boasting a flawless 4-0 record in those games. It came as no surprise that they entered the game ranked 5th in the country for free throws made per game, averaging 19.9.

The Cardinals were trailing at halftime but managed to take control of the game in the third quarter. With a 7-0 run, they regained the lead and never looked back. This win also ended the Rebels’ five-game winning streak.

Louisville had an impressive showing at the Betty Chancellor Classic in Texas, with Nina Rickards and Kiki Jefferson leading the way. Rickards recorded double figures in every game, including a double-double against Alabama. Jefferson had two standout performances, scoring 20 points against Liberty and a season-high 21 points against Gonzaga.

Leading the charge for Louisville was Kiki Jefferson, who finished with a team-high 21 points, shooting an impressive 7-for-10 from the field. Jefferson also contributed with four rebounds, tied for the team high with five assists, and racked up a team-best three steals. Nina Rickards also had a standout performance, tallying 16 points on a perfect 8-for-8 shooting, along with five assists, two rebounds, and two steals. Both Jefferson and Rickards were honored for their outstanding performances and named to the All-Tournament team.