Louisville Womens Basketball

Senior Olivia Cochran, who had struggled with foul trouble in the previous game, had a standout performance against Liberty. She tied her career high with 21 points and recorded her 10th career double-double with 11 rebounds. Kiki Jefferson also had an impressive game, scoring a season-best 20 points and going a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. Nina Rickards contributed 12 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.

The Cardinals have established themselves as a dominant force when they score 70 points or more, boasting an impressive record of 87-5 in their last 92 games dating back to the 2018-19 season. Under coach Walz, Louisville has a record of 316-28 when surpassing the 70-point mark. The team has also been historically successful in the month of November, with a record of 91-18 under Walz and an impressive 39-5 record over the past seven seasons.

Despite the loss, the Cardinals have a strong track record when scoring 70 points or more. In fact, they are an impressive 86-5 in their last 91 games when surpassing this scoring threshold. Head coach Walz has instilled a winning mindset in his team, with a 315-28 record when reaching the 70-point mark.

Nyla Harris led the Cardinals with 18 points, matching her career high, and also contributed eight rebounds and two steals. Nina Rickards recorded her first double-double with the Cardinals, tallying 10 points and a team-high 10 rebounds. Sydney Taylor added 17 points, her fourth consecutive game in double figures, along with four rebounds and two steals.

The Cardinals are coming into the Chancellor Classic on a high note, with a 2-0 record from their recent wins over Bellarmine (111-33) and Bucknell (77-44). Sydney Taylor led the team with a season-high 17 points in the win over Bucknell, surpassing the 1,500-point mark for her career.

Louisville, KY – The Louisville Cardinals continued their impressive start to the season with a commanding 77-44 victory over the Bucknell Bison at the KFC Yum! Center. The win improves the Cardinals’ record to a perfect 4-0, marking the 10th time they have started the season with such a record under head coach Jeff Walz.

The first quarter kicked off with intense competition, as Cochran’s efforts propelled the Cardinals to a 22-18 lead heading into the second frame. In the second quarter, Louisville pulled away with a 7-0 run, making their advantage 31-18. Eylia Love’s six points and two rebounds played a crucial role in maintaining the lead, allowing the Cardinals to head into halftime with a comfortable 37-24 lead.

In their last game, the Cardinals made history with a resounding 111-33 victory over local rival Bellarmine. The 78-point winning margin was the largest in the Jeff Walz era and the second largest in program history. Not only that, but the Cardinals had eight players score in double figures, setting a new program record. This feat surpassed the previous record of seven players, which was set in 2017 against Tennessee State.

In a commanding victory, the Louisville Cardinals soared past Bellarmine with a final score of 111-33. The game, held at the KFC Yum! Center, drew an attendance of 7,486 enthusiastic fans.

Sydney Taylor shined for Louisville, delivering an impressive 15-point performance. The team showed impressive depth, with eight players scoring in double figures for the first time in program history. Taylor showcased her shooting skills, going 5-of-8 from the field and sinking 2-of-4 from beyond the arc. Her contributions extended beyond scoring, as she also recorded four assists and two steals.