offense

Kentucky’s offense received additional contributions from Maddie Scherr with 20 points and Brooklynn Miles with 11. The game began with Kentucky taking an early lead, scoring the first five points through a three-pointer from Scherr and a layup by Petty. However, Vanderbilt quickly turned the tide and went on a 15-point run to establish a 15-5 advantage. Scherr managed to halt the run with a pair of free throws, but Vanderbilt maintained control and ended the opening quarter leading 23-13.

In a commanding victory, the Louisville Cardinals soared past Bellarmine with a final score of 111-33. The game, held at the KFC Yum! Center, drew an attendance of 7,486 enthusiastic fans.

Louisville enters the tournament with a solid 14-6 overall record, despite recently falling 1-0 to third-ranked Duke in the semifinals of the ACC Championship. The team secured the No. 3 seed in the conference tournament with a 3-3 record against ACC opponents.