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In their previous match against Western Michigan, the No. 7-ranked and No. 2-seeded Cardinals swept their opponent to secure their spot in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. With this win, Louisville improved to 26-4 for the season. The Cardinals dominated on the offensive end, hitting above .300 in every set, with a total hitting percentage of .342 throughout the match. Cara Cresse continued to impress with nine kills and three blocks, hitting an impressive .538. Anna DeBeer delivered an all-around performance with nine kills, nine digs, and two blocks, while Phekran Kong contributed seven kills and five blocks. Middle blocker Reese Robbins, who provided a much-needed spark off the bench, hit .462 with a career-high eight kills and a block. Libero Elena Scott shined again with 22 digs, seven assists, and two aces, while setter Elle Glock recorded 26 assists, 11 digs, and an ace.

The Cardinals booked their spot in the Sweet Sixteen with an impressive sweep of Western Michigan on Friday night. UofL, who boast a 26-4 overall record this season, displayed their dominance by hitting .342 and recording five aces and 10 blocks. Middle blocker Cara Cresse led the way with nine kills and three blocks, while outside hitter Anna DeBeer contributed nine kills and nine digs. Middle blocker Phekran Kong had an impressive performance with seven kills and five blocks. Additionally, middle blocker Reese Robbins made a vital impact off the bench with eight kills. Libero Elena Scott showcased her defensive prowess with 22 digs, and setter Elle Glock contributed 26 assists. The Cardinals hold a 1-0 series lead over the Bluejays, with their last meeting resulting in a 3-2 victory for Louisville in 2015.

Louisville, ranked No. 7 and seeded No. 2, secured their spot in the Sweet Sixteen by sweeping Western Michigan on Friday night. With this win, Louisville’s overall record for the season now stands at 26-4. Louisville showed a strong performance with a hitting percentage of .342, hitting over .300 in every set. They also had five aces and 10 blocks. Middle blocker Cara Cresse stood out with nine kills and three blocks while hitting .538. Outside hitter Anna DeBeer recorded nine kills, nine digs, and two blocks. Middle blocker Phekran Kong added seven kills and five blocks. Reese Robbins, who came off the bench, made a crucial impact by hitting .462 with a career-high eight kills and a block. Libero Elena Scott had an exceptional performance with 22 digs, seven assists, and two aces. Setter Elle Glock contributed 26 assists, 11 digs, and an ace.

Joining Louisville in the talented eight-team field will be Arizona, Creighton, Davidson, Gonzaga, Indiana, Oklahoma, and West Virginia. The matchups and television coverage for the tournament will be announced at a later date, building anticipation for the thrilling event.