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The Cardinals recently went through a tough stretch, playing four consecutive games against teams in the top five of the ACC standings. Their most recent loss came at home against Virginia, where they fell 69-52. On the other hand, Clemson suffered a heartbreaking 72-71 defeat at the hands of Duke.

In a balanced scoring attack, all 11 players on the Louisville roster contributed points in the win, marking the third time this season that this feat has been achieved. Leading the way for the Cardinals was Jayda Curry, who tallied a team-high 15 points on efficient shooting from the field and beyond the arc. Curry has been in excellent form during the month of January, scoring in double figures in four out of her last five games.

This clash between the Wildcats and the Cardinals is expected to be a fierce competition, as both the Louisville women’s team and the men’s team are highly ranked in the latest CSCAA polls. The Louisville women’s team is currently ranked No. 8, while the men’s team holds the No. 15 spot.

The Cardinals’ offensive firepower was on full display, scoring the most points against an ACC opponent since February 6, 2022. Their shooting percentage was equally impressive, marking the best shooting display against an ACC opponent since February 27, 2022.

Louisville has had a rough stretch, losing their last three games, including a 90-65 defeat at the hands of Wake Forest. This game against Duke will be their fourth consecutive road game against teams that have been undefeated at home this season. Duke, on the other hand, had their eight-game winning streak snapped in a 80-76 loss to Pitt.

Louisville’s recent performance has been a mixed bag, going 1-1 last week. They secured a victory against Miami on the road but suffered an 89-83 home loss to NC State on Saturday. On the other hand, North Carolina has been on a winning streak, triumphing in their last six games, including a dominant 103-67 victory over Syracuse on Saturday. With the top-ranked teams in the country faltering last week, UNC has soared to the 4th spot in the rankings.

Louisville’s success in ACC play over the years is unparalleled. With a record of 130-24 (.844) since the 2014-15 season, they stand as the only program with a winning percentage of .800 or higher in the ACC over the past decade. Their eight additional conference wins compared to the second-best team during that period solidify their dominance.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville track & field teams put on an impressive performance at the Rod McCravy Memorial Invite, which took place at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center. The Cardinals secured eight podium finishes and witnessed 12 athletes achieve personal-best marks over the two-day event.

The Cardinals showcased a balanced scoring effort, with seven players contributing eight or more points in the rout. Leading the way was Sydney Taylor, who dropped 13 points and sank three three-pointers, accompanied by four rebounds and four assists. Nyla Harris emerged as a force on the boards, claiming six rebounds along with eight points. Eylia Love led the team in dishing out assists with five, while also adding eight points. In total, the Cardinals registered 20 assists on 30 made shots throughout the game.

Louisville’s suffocating defense was on display throughout the game, forcing 24 turnovers against the Panthers. This marks the 12th time this season that the Cardinals have forced 20 or more turnovers in a single game. Additionally, they limited Duke to only six points in the fourth quarter in their previous win. This season, Louisville has already held their opponents to single-digit quarters 10 times, a significant improvement from the 22 single-digit quarters from the previous season.