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Kentucky will have the advantage of playing on their home turf as they host James Madison, Baylor, and Wofford inside Rupp Arena at the Central Bank Center. The first and second round matches will begin on Thursday night. The action-packed schedule kicks off with regional two seed James Madison facing off against regional three seed Baylor at 4:30 p.m. ET. Following that, top-seeded Kentucky will take on the Wofford Terriers, the fourth regional seed.

Last week I was as down on Stoops and Kentucky as I’ve ever been. …

This game marked the 50th season for the University of Kentucky women’s basketball program. Kentucky currently holds a 896-593 all-time record, with just four wins standing between them and the prestigious 900-win milestone.

Quarterback Jack Plummer had a solid performance, completing 24 of his 33 passing attempts for 242 yards and two touchdowns. Plummer spread the ball around, connecting with ten different receivers throughout the game. Running back Jawhar Jordan led the Cardinals’ ground game with 67 rushing yards and two touchdowns, contributing to Louisville’s total of 161 yards rushing.

In a thrilling match-up at the L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, KY, the Kentucky Wildcats emerged victorious, defeating the No. 9 ranked Louisville Cardinals with a final score of 38-31. With this win, Kentucky ends their regular season with a 7-5 record while Louisville finishes at 10-2.

Kentucky started the game off strong, taking an early 5-2 lead with all five points coming from Tyler. However, Cincinnati quickly bounced back to take an 8-5 lead. The Wildcats managed to score four consecutive points and take a 9-8 lead, but the Bearcats closed out the period with an impressive 8-0 run, giving them a 16-9 lead after the first 10 minutes.

Stoops acknowledged the tough stretch his team has faced, being the only team in the country to play four straight opponents ranked in the top 10. Despite the adversity, the Wildcats were able to pick themselves back up and finish strong. Stoops praised his team’s resilience and their ability to come together as a unit.

Quarterback Devin Leary showcased his talent by throwing for three touchdowns, leading the way for the Wildcats. He completed 12 of 22 passes for 206 yards, with one interception. Leary’s favorite target was Ray Davis, who contributed greatly to the victory, scoring three touchdowns, including the game-winning one. Davis not only excelled as a rusher, gaining 76 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, but also made an impact in the passing game, catching four passes for 51 yards and two scores.

Despite the loss, Louisville had a strong performance, outgaining Kentucky with 403 yards of total offense while only allowing 289 yards. The defense held Kentucky to just 83 rushing yards, marking the eighth time this season that they have kept an opponent under 100 rushing yards.

Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm expressed his disappointment with the loss in his opening statement. He acknowledged that the Cardinals did not do enough to win and criticized their performance in key areas of the game. Brohm specifically pointed out the team’s defensive lapses, giving up too many big plays, and their inconsistency on special teams. He also highlighted the impact of two costly fumbles on the offensive end.