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Kiki Jefferson delivered a stellar performance for the Cardinals, contributing 17 points, shooting 6-for-9 from the field and 2-for-3 from beyond the arc. Jefferson also tied her career-high with eight assists and added four rebounds. Jayda Curry, who led the team in scoring for the second consecutive game, tied her season-high with 19 points on 8-for-13 shooting and converted 3 of 6 attempts from long range. Sydney Taylor recorded 11 points and led the team with a season-high eight rebounds. Olivia Cochran maintained her impressive streak of ten straight double-figure games with 12 points, six rebounds, and two assists.

The Cardinals are coming into the Chancellor Classic on a high note, with a 2-0 record from their recent wins over Bellarmine (111-33) and Bucknell (77-44). Sydney Taylor led the team with a season-high 17 points in the win over Bucknell, surpassing the 1,500-point mark for her career.

The first quarter kicked off with intense competition, as Cochran’s efforts propelled the Cardinals to a 22-18 lead heading into the second frame. In the second quarter, Louisville pulled away with a 7-0 run, making their advantage 31-18. Eylia Love’s six points and two rebounds played a crucial role in maintaining the lead, allowing the Cardinals to head into halftime with a comfortable 37-24 lead.