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Now, the Wildcats turn their attention to Louisville, a team that has had a remarkable season under first-year head coach Jeff Brohm. Stoops expressed admiration for the Cardinals’ fundamental soundness in all aspects of the game, their disruptive defense, and efficient run game.

Leading up to this game, Louisville bounced back from a tough loss with an impressive 61-41 victory over Coppin State at home. On the other side, Texas showed their dominance as they cruised to a 80-64 win against Rice, improving their record to 3-0.

The Cardinals have had a strong season so far with a record of 23-3 overall and 14-2 in the ACC. They are coming off back-to-back sweeps over Duke and North Carolina, with several players stepping up offensively. Outside hitter Charitie Luper led the way with 23 kills and two aces, while middle blocker Cara Cresse won ACC Defensive Player of the Week with 17 kills and 11 blocks. Outside hitter Anna DeBeer and opposite hitter Aiko Jones also contributed to the team’s success.

This triumph marks the first postseason win for the Cardinals since the 2019 season when they reached the third round. The game against Dayton featured a flurry of goals in the first half. In the 13th minute, Josh Jones and Sander Roed combined to give Louisville the opening goal. Roed’s corner kick found Jones’ head, which deflected off the right post into the net.

Vanroose, a freshman from Buggenhout, Belgium, will be competing in the Belgian Cross Country Championships on Sunday, November 19th in Hulshout, Belgium. She will be racing in the junior women’s race, which covers a distance of 5620 meters. The meet serves as a chance for athletes to qualify for the European Cross Country Championships, which will be held in Brussels on December 10th. Vanroose has had a successful season so far, with a personal-best 6K time of 21:06.2 at the Arturo Barrios Invitational.

Reed, a redshirt senior defender from Louisville, Kentucky, has been an essential part of Louisville’s defensive unit. The team boasts a remarkable 1.08 goals against average and has recorded six shutouts throughout the season, which places them among the top five teams in the nation. Reed, who served as co-captain, has contributed significantly to the team’s success.

Gillotte’s stellar performance in the recent win against Virginia saw him record 1.5 sacks, taking his season total up to a career-high 10.0 sacks. This impressive feat has propelled him to sixth place in the nation for sacks. Gillotte’s achievement marks the first time a player has reached the 10.0 sacks mark since Yasir Abdullah in 2021.

White is an impressive 6-5 center and is currently ranked as the third-best prospect and top-ranked center in the state of Kentucky in the class of 2024, according to Prep Girls Hoops. She has been a standout player at Butler Traditional High School, where she has earned three letters under head coach Candyce Wheeler. Additionally, White has played on the Adidas 3SSB circuit with coach Richard Jeter.

During the fall season, Moss showcased his talent by delivering outstanding performances. He finished with four top-10 finishes, a remarkable feat. Moss became the first player in school history to win back-to-back tournaments, securing victories at the Bearcat Invitational and the Rod Myers Invitational. He displayed impressive skill and determination, posting scores of -12-under-par and 11-under-par, respectively.

The women’s 6K race will kick off the morning at 11:00 a.m. ET, followed by the men’s 10K race at 12:00 p.m. ET. Both teams will be looking to showcase their abilities in these challenging distances.