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Louisville earned points in volleyball, field hockey, football, and men’s soccer, with all four teams making it to their respective postseasons. The volleyball team secured a strong fifth place with 83 points, while the field hockey team matched the ranking with 65 points. The football team finished 18th with 56 points, and the men’s soccer team ended the season in 17th place with 50 points.

The action kicks off on Friday afternoon with the men’s and women’s high jump at 12:00 p.m. Track events will begin with the first round of the women’s 60m at 3:00 p.m. Saturday morning will see the women’s triple jump, men’s pole vault, and women’s shot put starting at 11:00 a.m., followed by events on the track at 12:00 p.m. Live results for the meet can be found here, and a schedule of events can be found here.

In securing the top spot on the podium, Herkle posted times of 1:00.52, 2:09.82, and 4:12.72 in the 100 breast, 200 breast, and 400 IM, respectively. These times currently rank in the top 50, top 30, and top 35 in the nation.

DeBeer, who was already named a Second Team All-American, had an outstanding season on the court as well. She was named the East Region Player of the Year, and was honored with a spot on the first team All-East Region and the NCAA All-Regional team. DeBeer was an instrumental part of the Louisville team, leading in various statistical categories including kills (392), points (438.5), and double doubles (12). Her performances did not go unnoticed, as she was twice named the ACC Offensive Player of the Week.

Impressively, this marks the 26th consecutive semester in which UofL’s student-athletes have maintained a department-wide GPA of 3.0 or higher. The collective GPA for the fall 2023 semester was an impressive 3.364.

During his time as an assistant, Jones played an instrumental role in the Cardinals’ success, helping lead the team to five Final Four appearances and two national championships in 1980 and 1986. His exceptional contributions to the program did not go unnoticed, as he was inducted into the UofL Athletics Hall of Fame in 1998, solidifying his legacy as one of the greats.

Leading the way for the Cardinals were Christiana Regenauer and Kim Herkle, who both collected multiple victories. Regenauer emerged triumphant in the 100 free and 100 fly, in addition to being part of both winning relays. Herkle dominated in the 100 and 200 breaststroke, as well as the 400 IM. Overall, Louisville notched an impressive 27 NCAA B-cuts throughout the meet.

The Cardinals are coming off a strong performance in their last meet, the Ohio State Invitational, where they finished third in both the men’s and women’s competitions. Ohio State took first place in the women’s competition, followed by Indiana in second and Louisville in third. On the men’s side, Indiana claimed the top spot, with Ohio State in second and the Cardinals in third.

Nayelis Cabello hails from Clermont, Florida, where she played for East Ridge High School under the guidance of head coach Mayra Cuebas. Cabello, a 6-0 setter, also shined on the club circuit for Top Select Volleyball Academy under coach German Del-Valle. Her impressive performances earned her All-American honors twice and she was a part of the AAU runner-up squad in 2023. Cabello’s talent was further recognized when she was named an MVP at the Under Armour Next Selection Camp in 2022.

The group had the chance to interact with professionals in the business sector at Pacers Sports & Entertainment, where they received an exclusive tour of Gainbridge Fieldhouse. They also visited adidas Indianapolis for insights into potential career paths.