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The press conference, which will be streamed live for all to see, serves as a platform for Stoops to directly communicate with the public and offer his perspective on the team’s progress. It is a chance for him to shed light on the strategies being employed in practice and discuss any adjustments being made to the game plan.

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.

Director of track & field and cross country, Joe Franklin, expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, stating, “It was a very good season opener…shows the progress they’ve made in their training.”

The excitement continued to build as the Coca-Cola 10 to Tip was broadcast live from the court. Fans eagerly watched as the players warmed up, getting a taste of the intensity that was about to unfold on the court.

Head coach Dani Busboom Kelly was quick to express her gratitude for the opportunity to host the tournament at the Yum! Center, recognizing the commitment of the university and the impact it has on the sport of volleyball. She praised Western Michigan as a formidable opponent, acknowledging their impressive season and highlighting the skills of their setter Logan Case and libero Andelyn Simkins.

This is a historic moment for Louisville as they have never made it to the title game before. Their impressive 38-31 win over Miami on Nov. 18 secured their spot in the championship game and they finished the conference schedule with an overall record of 7-1, which is their best league record since joining the conference in 2014.

A total of 26 schools and clubs will be participating in the meet, including several universities from Kentucky and the surrounding areas. There will also be representatives from three Power 5 schools – Stanford, Tennessee, and Texas.

The highly anticipated dinner will kick off at 7 p.m. ET in the Grand Ballroom of The Galt House Hotel. To secure tickets for the Leadoff Dinner, individuals can conveniently purchase them online. For additional information about the event, interested parties can reach out to Ronee Baxter at 502-852-2015 or via email at ronee@GoCards.com.

This is Rhodes’ third consecutive year receiving this honor. She was named to the Second Team in 2021 and the Third Team in 2020. Rhodes had an outstanding season, leading the Wildcats with nine goals and 22 points. In an impressive feat, she became Kentucky’s all-time leading goal scorer with a total of 45 career goals. Her exceptional performance also earned her a spot on the All-SEC First Team and she was twice named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week.

Leading the way for Louisville were Mia Duchars, Emilia Kaczmarczyk, and Julie Kouijzer, who were all selected to the first team. Aimee Plumb, India Reed, Minna Tremonti, and Merlijn van der Vegt earned second team honors.