No. 22/19 Louisville Cardinals WBB Gets First Ranked Win of the Season

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The No. 22/19 Louisville women’s basketball team (7-1) earned their first ranked win of the season after defeating the No. 19/20 Ole Miss Rebels (6-2) 64-58 in the inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge.

Game Summary

The Cardinals overcame a half-time deficit to secure their seventh victory of the season, snapping Ole Miss’ five-game winning streak.

Key Performances

  • Kiki Jefferson: Led the Cardinals with 16 points, going 5-for-5 from the free throw line.
  • Nina Rickards: Contributed 15 points, three assists, and three steals.
  • Sydney Taylor: Recorded a team-high six rebounds and eight points, including two made three-pointers.

Game Highlights

  • The Cardinals trailed at the half but used a 7-0 run in the third quarter to regain the lead.
  • Louisville’s defense held Ole Miss to three field goals in the third quarter.
  • The Cardinals hit 6-of-8 (75%) shots in the third quarter.
  • Nyla Harris’ steal and Nina Rickards’ two free throws in the final minute sealed the win for Louisville.

Up Next

The Cardinals return home to host NC A&T on Sunday at 12 p.m. ET. The game will be streamed on the ACC Network Extra.