Good morning and welcome to a new work week. (groan)
Louisville WBB avoids the trap game to win 86-46 vs the Pitt Panthers for their 6th win in the ACC. Its their best conference start since the 2020-21 season. Dana Evans was on that roster.
Louisville came storming out to a 25-6 in first quarter lead when they went 10-25 from the field. Anaya Hardy had 7 points in 7 minutes 4 rebounds in that time, finishing the game with 16 points on 7-9 shooting and 9 rebounds to boot.
The Cards did, however, go 1-9 from 3 point land in that frame. The shots were not falling for Taj Roberts yesterday afternoon, as she finished 1-10, 1-6 from three point land. Pitt had 11 turnovers in the 1 quarter which helped eased some of the woes from outside.
FRED REPORT
Freddie Prinze Jr.
FREE THROWS -- Louisville went 7-11 at the line which is good for 63.6% in the game. Thile the Cards didn't have too many chances at the charity stripe, Imari Berry made both of her attempts. no letter
REBOUNDING -- The Cardinals GROSSLY outrebounded the Panthers 60-28. Grace Mbugua had 10 with Hardy pulling down 9, 6 of them offensively to give the Cards 12 second chance points. CAPITAL R
EFFORT/EXECUTION -- With Elif out, UofL had to fill in a major void on the effort and energy category. 11 Cardinals played more than 11 minutes on the floor. A great tune up for the squad heading into rivalry week. CAPITAL E
DEFENSE -- The Cards held the Panthers to just 2 buckets in the first quarter and forced 11 turnovers. Frustrations mounting, Pitt committed 5 of its 9 total fouls in the first quarter. The first quarter alone warrants a CAPITAL D letter allowing Louisville complete control in the match.
FINAL FRED TALLY: _R_E_D
Coach Walz Post game Presser - Pittsburgh
As Always,
Go Cards!
~Daryl
Pitt is maybe the worst team in the league
ReplyDeleteThe Big games are ahead for UofL
The Cards were up to the task facing the Panthers, supposed to be a trap game, but they're revving their engines and getting ready for the big showdown with Notre Dame and then a game at NC State! Go Cards! Anaya Harding is improving with each game, you can see it. With Elif out due to the flu, they filled in great for her. Shout out to Laura Zeigler for keeping the Cards on pace with big shots!
ReplyDeleteAlso I mentioned Grace played a great game getting back into basketball shape.
I didn't mention the cards guards because their guards are Elite. 💯🔥🏀
Delete