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The Cardinals are coming off a disappointing 77-53 loss to Virginia in their first game of 2024. On the other hand, the Panthers suffered a 70-57 defeat at the hands of North Carolina, extending their winless streak to three games in ACC play.

Louisville’s dominance at home against unranked ACC opponents continued, maintaining their perfect 53-0 record in such matchups since joining the league. Their success in ACC play over the years is evident, boasting a strong 128-24 win-loss record since the 2014-15 season. In fact, they are the only program with a winning percentage of .800 or greater in ACC play over the last 10 seasons and hold eight more conference wins than the second-best team during that span.

Louisville once again showcased their dominance in ACC openers, extending their perfect record to 10-0 since joining the league in the 2014-15 season. This marked the third time they have faced a ranked opponent in their ACC opener.

The Cardinals had an impressive offensive performance, with five players scoring in double figures. Jayda Curry had a standout game, delivering a season-high 19 points and showcasing her accuracy by shooting 7-for-12 from the field, including a perfect 2-for-2 from behind the arc. Merissah Russell also had a noteworthy game, scoring a season-high 12 points on 3-for-3 shooting.

The upcoming matchup against the Hurricanes is part of a challenging stretch for the Cardinals, with the game being the third of a potential four-straight games against ranked or receiving votes opponents. The team will look to carry their momentum and continue their winning ways as they enter ACC play.

The Cardinals showcased their defensive prowess once again, improving their record to 2-1 this season against ranked opponents. Louisville extended a remarkable winning streak, securing their 40th consecutive victory when holding their opponents to 59 points or less.

Both teams are coming off impressive victories in their most recent outings. Louisville dominated Pepperdine with an 85-63 win, putting an end to their three-game losing streak. Kentucky, on the other hand, narrowly defeated North Carolina with an 87-83 victory in a top-25 neutral-site contest.

Leading the scoring for Kentucky this season is Antonio Reeves, averaging 17.1 points per game. Rob Dillingham follows closely behind with 14.4 points per game, while fellow freshmen Reed Sheppard and D.J. Wagner contribute 12.8 points per contest. Tre Mitchell has been a solid performer with 12.7 points and a team-high 6.2 rebounds per game. Aaron Bradshaw has also been making an impact, averaging 10.7 points over the three games he has played.

Leading the way for the Cardinals was Kiki Jefferson, who had an impressive game with 19 points, six rebounds, and five assists. This performance marked her seventh consecutive game scoring in double figures. Olivia Cochran also had a solid showing with 12 points and six rebounds, while Sydney Taylor contributed 13 points and three assists.

The Cardinals showcased their defensive prowess, limiting Morehead State to a mere eight points in the second quarter. This has become a trend for Louisville, as they have now held their opponents to single-digit quarters on nine occasions this season, a significant improvement from last season’s 22 such quarters.