The Cardinals are coming off a three-game win streak, including a 64-58 road win over No. 19/20 Ole Miss in the ACC/SEC Challenge. They managed to overcome a halftime deficit and went on a 7-0 run in the third quarter to secure the win. This game marked the Cardinals’ 37th consecutive win when holding opponents to 59 points or less.
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Louisville had an impressive showing at the Betty Chancellor Classic in Texas, with Nina Rickards and Kiki Jefferson leading the way. Rickards recorded double figures in every game, including a double-double against Alabama. Jefferson had two standout performances, scoring 20 points against Liberty and a season-high 21 points against Gonzaga.
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Leading the charge for Louisville was Kiki Jefferson, who finished with a team-high 21 points, shooting an impressive 7-for-10 from the field. Jefferson also contributed with four rebounds, tied for the team high with five assists, and racked up a team-best three steals. Nina Rickards also had a standout performance, tallying 16 points on a perfect 8-for-8 shooting, along with five assists, two rebounds, and two steals. Both Jefferson and Rickards were honored for their outstanding performances and named to the All-Tournament team.
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Nyla Harris led the Cardinals with 18 points, matching her career high, and also contributed eight rebounds and two steals. Nina Rickards recorded her first double-double with the Cardinals, tallying 10 points and a team-high 10 rebounds. Sydney Taylor added 17 points, her fourth consecutive game in double figures, along with four rebounds and two steals.