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The Wildcats got off to a strong start by winning the doubles’ point, their third in four matches. After Notre Dame claimed a 6-1 victory at first doubles, Jaden Weekes and Eli Stephenson leveled the playing field with a 6-2 win over Nil Giraldez and Yu Zhang on court three. The doubles’ point ultimately came down to court two, where Taha Baadi and Matt Rankin overcame Notre Dame’s Chase Thompson and Evan Lee with a score of 6-4, giving Kentucky a 1-0 lead.

Under the guidance of head coach Johan Cedergren, Kentucky has made 10 NCAA Tournaments in his 12 seasons as coach, accumulating 14 appearances in program history. The Wildcats faced a challenging start to the 2023 season with a 3-6-0 record, but they turned the tide in October, going unbeaten in their final seven regular season matches. Notably, Kentucky upset No. 1 Marshall and No. 2 West Virginia, paving the way for a postseason run.

Kentucky has been on a strong run in recent years, making it to the second round of the NCAA DI Men’s Soccer Tournament for five consecutive seasons. This achievement sets them apart as one of just three Division I programs to accomplish this feat, alongside Indiana and Georgetown.

The meet spanned three days with the action kicking off at 9:30am. Prelims were conducted in the morning in meters, with finals taking place at 5:30 ET in yards.

Louisville got off to a blazing start, taking a commanding 3-0 lead thanks to the heroics of Sander Roed. The junior midfielder came off the bench in the 23rd minute and wasted no time making an impact. After Quinton Elliot’s cross was deflected, Roed pounced on the loose ball and fired a shot into the back of the net on his first touch of the match.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – This Sunday, the University of Louisville men’s soccer team will embark on a challenging match against second-ranked Notre Dame in the quarterfinal round of the ACC Championship. The highly anticipated game is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. ET and will be televised on the ACC Network.

The Louisville women’s team produced multiple event winners, including Gabi Albiero, Lucy Mehraban, Kim Herkle, and Christiana Regenauer. Albiero won the 200 fly, 100 fly, and was part of the 200 Medley Relay. Mehraban emerged victorious in the 200 free, 100 free, and 400 Free Relay. Herkle showcased her talent in the 100 breast, 200 breast, and 200 Individual Medley. Regenauer contributed to the 200 Medley Relay, won the 50 free, and was part of the 400 Free Relay. Lindsay Gizzi also made an impact, sweeping both diving boards.