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The Louisville Cardinals have had a successful season, finishing second in the ACC race with a 24-4 overall record. They will be led on offense by senior Anna DeBeer, graduate Aiko Jones, and transfer Charitie Luper. DeBeer and Jones recently joined the 1,000+ career kill club, while Luper is coming off a career-high 24 kills against Pitt. The Cardinals will also have strong defensive presence with middle blockers Cara Cresse and Phekran Kong. Setter Elle Glock and libero Elena Scott complete the Cardinal starting lineup.

Louisville is looking to bounce back after two tough losses in the Empire Classic in New York. They fell to No. 19/17 Texas on a last-second shot and saw a late lead slip away against Indiana. Despite these setbacks, the Cardinals have a 4-1 advantage in the series against New Mexico State and have won their last three meetings.

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 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.

Head coach Kenny Payne expressed his satisfaction with the team’s defensive performance, stating, “That is a good sign of what we are capable of being defensively.” Despite the 20-point victory, Payne believes there is still room for improvement, emphasizing the team’s need to focus on their confidence, work ethic, and energy. He acknowledged the team’s potential to defeat formidable opponents but stressed the importance of each player understanding their responsibilities and obligations for the team’s success.

Louisville started their home schedule with a victory over DePaul this past Sunday, winning 81-74. This win improved the Cardinals’ home opener record to 12-2 at the KFC Yum! Center and 15-2 in coach Walz’s tenure.

Under the guidance of head coach Jeff Walz, the Cardinals have a stellar track record in home openers, boasting a record of 15-2. Additionally, they have been particularly successful in the month of November, with an impressive 88-17 record. This win cements their reputation as a force to be reckoned with in nonconference play, as they have a record of 176-33 against unranked opponents.

Entering halftime trailing 33-27, the Cardinals were hopeful of turning the game around. However, Chattanooga began the second half with an 8-0 run, quickly extending their lead and ultimately reaching a 21-point advantage with 6:52 remaining. Louisville’s head coach, Kenny Payne, acknowledged the opposing team’s determination, stating, “They walked in not afraid of us and executed their game plan. I thought they were the aggressors tonight.”

After a dominating 77-59 victory over Cincinnati in their season opener, the No. 17/15 University of Louisville women’s basketball team is ready to take on DePaul in their home opener. The Cardinals will be playing their first home game since February 26 and it will be the KFC Yum! Center debut for several new additions to their roster.