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At A Kroger Near You

A lifesize version of Angel McCoughtry is now on display at Kroger stores throughout the metropolitan area. The University of Louisville All-American already owns the all-time records in both scoring and rebounding for the Lady Cards.

Angel Guides Lady Cards Past Alabama, 73-56

By Sonja Sykes

Sometimes, it’s good to have an Angel looking over your shoulder. So it was for the Lady Cards Friday night, who used the senior wing to defeat Alabama 73-56. Angel also became the leading rebounder in Lady Cards’ history, grabbing nine boards to go with her 28 points.

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“It’s a great honor to have both those records,” said McCoughtry, who set the all-time career scoring mark earlier this season. “I guess it shows that hard work pays off. It means a lot to me. I just try to go out and be the best I can be.”

The final score was a little misleading. Alabama kept it close in the first 20 minutes, and the Cards only led by seven, at 35-28.

In his post game interview, Walz related that he preached the need for the Cards to concentrate on proper execution in the second half. But it backfired early and Bama trimmed the lead to 37-33 early in the final 20 minutes.

Just when you thought the Cards were on the ropes, Louisville’s senior All-American took flight. The Tide forced the Louisville into an out-of-bounds possession with one second on the clock, but a quick pass to McCoughtry led to a deep desperation three that beat the buzzer and swished the nets. Louisville used it to go on a 19-3 run over the next seven minutes and led 56-36 with 10 minutes to go.

The Lady Cards play Nevada at 11 o’clock tonight

Candyce Bingham joined Angel in double figures, dropping 12 points and 10 boards on the Tide.  Laura Terry, who injured a knee Tuesday night against Utah did not play for the Cards. How long she’ll be out isn’t certain yet.

With Terry out, Coach Jeff Walz made extensive use of the five freshmen on the roster. Monique Reid gave the Cards eight points and four rebounds in 20 minutes. Janae Howard and Becky Burke added six points each to the Cards effort. Sophomore Dez Byrd logged 33 minutes of playing time for the Cards but managed only two points.

The Cards play Nevada, winner over Northern Iowa, in the final of the Nugget Classic tonight at 11 o’clock.

McCoughtry Sets Scoring Record

In Lady Cards’ Season Opener

By Sonja Sykes

Angel McCoughtry became the leading scorer in Lady Cards history with a twisting lay up move with 13:20 to go as the University of Louisville rolled past Tennessee Tech 82-49 in a women’s basketball game at Cookeville, Tenn.

McCoughtry passed Nell Knox’s old mark of 1,899 points and finished the game with 1,906. Knox had held the record since 1993. McCoughtry also recorded her 41st double-double, with 29 points and a team-high 13 rebounds.

Despite the win, Jeff Walz cited the need for better half court offense execution and a much better post presence from Keisha Hines who fouled out with a mere eight minutes of playing time. The Cards were sluggish in their half court offensive production, especially in the first half. That just won’t cut it in Big East play, and Walz knows it, stressing the need for dramatic improvement from Hines in his post game comments. Give Laura Terry credit for good fill in time at the post.

The Cards jumped out to a early 8-2 lead after a McCoughtry jumper, and enjoyed a 13-2 advantage after a Laura Terry lay up. Walz substituted frequently from that point on, and the Cards led by 19 several times in the first half before a late Tech run cut it to 37-23 at the half. McCoughtry had 19 first half points. Defensive pressure, especially after made baskets led the Cards to first half domination.

The Cards jumped out to a 7-0 run in the second half after a McCoughtry tip-in and led 44-23. McCoughtry’s lay up after a steal set the record and gave the Cards a 48-34 advantage. The Cards steadily increased the lead from that point on as Walz tried a lot of different combinations and held the Tech team to only one point in the last six minutes to win going away.

Monique Reid played well in her first game as a Card with 9 points and some key rebounds. Candyce Bingham finished with 13, and Laura Terry added 11. Despite 26 turnovers, 16 of those in the first half…and most of them unforced, the Cards had little trouble against Tech’s defense, and played all 11 that made the trip.

The Lady Cards return to action Monday night against Austin Peay at the Kentucky International Convention Center.

Jeff Walz Lands Another Elite Class

By Sonja Sykes

A Few Softball Questions For Jeff Walz