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Senior Olivia Cochran, who had struggled with foul trouble in the previous game, had a standout performance against Liberty. She tied her career high with 21 points and recorded her 10th career double-double with 11 rebounds. Kiki Jefferson also had an impressive game, scoring a season-best 20 points and going a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. Nina Rickards contributed 12 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.

The Cardinals have established themselves as a dominant force when they score 70 points or more, boasting an impressive record of 87-5 in their last 92 games dating back to the 2018-19 season. Under coach Walz, Louisville has a record of 316-28 when surpassing the 70-point mark. The team has also been historically successful in the month of November, with a record of 91-18 under Walz and an impressive 39-5 record over the past seven seasons.

The Cardinals are coming into the Chancellor Classic on a high note, with a 2-0 record from their recent wins over Bellarmine (111-33) and Bucknell (77-44). Sydney Taylor led the team with a season-high 17 points in the win over Bucknell, surpassing the 1,500-point mark for her career.