However, North Carolina responded with a 13-5 burst, preventing Louisville from getting any closer than eight points for the rest of the game. “They are a team that could easily win a championship this year,” said Louisville head coach Kenny Payne. “We knew that coming in. I thought we played hard, I thought we fought, but there are no good efforts and moral victories with this program. I want to win games.”
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Ajae Petty was a consistent scorer for Kentucky, making two field goals and five free throws to contribute nine points to the team’s total. Eniya Russell also had a solid performance, making four field goals, including a three-pointer, to add nine points of her own. Saniya Tyler made an impact from beyond the arc with three triples for her nine points.
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Coach Elzy also expressed disappointment over the team’s 28 missed layups, emphasizing the need for better fundamentals. She stressed the importance of finishing through contact and highlighted that layups, free throws, and good defense are key to winning games.
