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Louisville head coach Kenny Payne acknowledged Pitt’s strong performance, saying, “They shoot the ball well. They play with swagger. They are tough. They are a great rebounding team.” Payne pointed out that the Cardinals started the game on the backfoot, allowing Pitt to dominate the boards. He emphasized the importance of mental focus and consistency in order to achieve victory.

Despite the loss, the Cardinals showcased their offensive firepower, hitting .315 with 77 kills. Alongside DeBeer, Charitie Luper had 24 kills and 13 digs, while Cara Cresse and Aiko Jones combined for eight kills. Elena Scott contributed 24 digs, and Elle Glock tallied an impressive 60 assists.

In their last game, Louisville fell to Pitt by a score of 38-21. The Cardinals struggled with turnovers, giving the ball away three times inside the opposition’s 30-yard line. Despite holding a halftime lead of 21-14, they were unable to maintain their momentum and were outscored 24-0 in the second half, resulting in their first loss of the season.