🏀 Louisville Cardinals WBB Downs Clemson 81-69 For 4th Straight Win

The Louisville Cardinals women’s basketball team had a successful outing against their opponents with a final score of 81-69. The team’s performance was characterized by impressive shooting from the field and the three-point range. The Cardinals shot 48.4% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, which was a significant factor in securing their victory.

Hailey Van Lith was the standout player for Louisville, scoring a game-high 19 points. Van Lith shot 50% from the field and an impressive 83.3% from the three-point line. Norika Konno also had a noteworthy performance, scoring 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist.

Mykasa Robinson contributed to the team’s victory with 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Olivia Cochran grabbed a team-high 12 rebounds and added 7 points to the scoreboard. Chrislyn Carr had a solid outing, scoring 12 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists.

The Cardinals also received valuable contributions from Merissah Russell, who scored 7 points and grabbed 3 rebounds, and Morgan Jones, who scored 6 points and grabbed 1 rebound. Liz Dixon and Josie Williams also made contributions to the team’s victory, scoring 4 points each.

The team’s performance was a total team effort, with each player making significant contributions to secure the victory. Louisville’s defense was also a key factor in their win, as they recorded 3 blocks and 7 steals. The team’s balanced scoring and solid defense will be crucial in their future games.

In the first quarter, the Cardinals shot 7-17 from the field and 3-5 from beyond the arc, with a field goal percentage of 41.18% and a three-point percentage of 60%. The second quarter was the best for the Cardinals, as they shot 12-20 from the field and 7-11 from the three-point line, with a field goal percentage of 60% and a three-point percentage of 63.64%.

The third quarter saw a dip in the Cardinals’ shooting, as they shot 6-15 from the field and 1-4 from the three-point line, with a field goal percentage of 40% and a three-point percentage of 25%. However, the team bounced back in the fourth quarter, shooting 50% from the field and 25% from the three-point line. The Cardinals shot a total of 30-62 from the field and 12-24 from beyond the arc for the game, with a field goal percentage of 48.4% and a three-point percentage of 50%.

The Cardinals also made their mark from the free-throw line, shooting 9-13 for a free-throw percentage of 69.2%. The team’s second chance points, with 13, and bench points, with 33, were crucial in securing their victory. The Cardinals also dominated in the paint, scoring 24 points, and on fast breaks, with 7 points.

Amari Robinson led the way for the Tigers, scoring a team-high 16 points and grabbing 6 rebounds. Brie Perpignan also had a solid outing, scoring 7 points and grabbing 4 rebounds. Daisha Bradford recorded 9 rebounds and 4 points, while Kionna Gaines grabbed 1 rebound and scored 2 points.

Ruby Whitehorn had a noteworthy performance, scoring 14 points and grabbing 3 rebounds. Ale’Jah Douglas added 11 points and 2 rebounds to the scoreboard. MaKayla Elmore contributed 9 points and 5 rebounds, while Eno Inyang grabbed 5 rebounds and scored 6 points.

The Tigers had a slow start in the first quarter, shooting 4-12 from the field and 0-1 from beyond the arc, with a field goal percentage of 33.33% and a three-point percentage of 0%. However, the team picked up the pace in the fourth quarter, shooting 9-14 from the field and 8-11 from the free-throw line, with a field goal percentage of 64.29% and a free-throw percentage of 72.73%. The Tigers shot a total of 28-64 from the field and 1-8 from beyond the arc for the game, with a field goal percentage of 43.8% and a three-point percentage of 12.5%.

The Cardinals are now 19-8 overall 10-4 in ACC conference play and take on 19-4 Notre Dame on Thursday Feb 16.