This game marked Russell’s second consecutive game with 20 points, following her stellar performance against Missouri earlier in the week. Amiya Jenkins also contributed with 11 points for the Cats, while Ajae Petty had a solid game on the boards, grabbing a total of 16 rebounds despite only scoring six points.
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Head coach Kenny Payne acknowledged some positive aspects of the game, stating, “I thought there were segments of the game where we showed our growth. We showed that we can play with a team like Duke.” However, he highlighted two key issues that stood out: the Cardinals allowed 16 second-chance points in the second half and made poor decisions regarding time and score. Payne emphasized the need for the team to stay focused and not shoot themselves in the foot, especially when facing a top-ranked opponent like Duke.
