The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as the No. 5 seed Louisville Cardinals (23-8) gear up to kick off their campaign in the 2024 Ally ACC Women’s Tournament. Scheduled to tip-off on Thursday morning in the second round, the Cardinals are poised to square off against the No. 13 seed Boston College Eagles (14-18), fresh off their first-round victory over Clemson. The clash between the Cardinals and the Eagles is slated for 11 a.m. ET at Greensboro Coliseum and will be broadcast nationally on ACC Network.
This eagerly anticipated tournament marks Louisville’s 10th appearance since joining the league in the 2014-15 season. Boasting an impressive 14-8 overall record in the tournament, the Cardinals have left an indelible mark, clinching the championship in 2018 and making four championship game appearances. Last season, Louisville’s triumph over No. 1 seed Notre Dame propelled them to their fourth championship game appearance. With a track record of consistent success, the Cardinals have advanced to the quarterfinals or beyond in each of their nine previous tournament appearances.
Ahead of the tournament, the Cardinals received well-deserved recognition in the postseason ACC awards. Graduate guard Kiki Jefferson and senior forward Olivia Cochran both earned spots on the All-ACC second team. Jefferson leads the team with 13.0 points per game and shares the team lead with 2.5 assists per game, while Cochran dominates the boards with 6.5 rebounds per game, in addition to stellar defensive contributions.
Reflecting on their previous encounter with Boston College on Feb. 15, 2024, the Cardinals secured a hard-fought 69-67 victory, showcasing resilience and determination down the stretch. Led by Nina Rickards’ clutch performance, the Cardinals rallied in the fourth quarter to seal the win, with Sydney Taylor, Kiki Jefferson, and Olivia Cochran delivering standout performances.
As the Cardinals prepare to take flight in the ACC Tournament, they face a formidable Boston College squad known for their defensive prowess. With the Eagles leading the ACC in steals and turnovers forced per game, Louisville must stay poised and execute their game plan to secure victory and advance further in the tournament.
With aspirations of championship glory on the horizon, the Cardinals enter the ACC Women’s Tournament with confidence and determination, ready to showcase their talent and tenacity on the national stage.
Date: Thursday, March 7
Time: 11 a.m. ET
Site: Greensboro, N.C. | Greensboro Coliseum (20,000)
TV: ACCN (Pam Ward, play-by-play; Stephanie White, analyst)
Radio: 93.9-FM The Ville (Nick Curran, play-by-play; Cortnee Walton, analyst)
Series History: Louisville leads 16-1 (8-0 home, 7-0 away, 1-1 neutral)
Last Meeting: W, 69-67 (Feb. 15, 2024 at Chestnut Hill, Mass.)