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.