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Hailey Van Lith comes ready to play, leading all scorers with 26 points (UofL photo).

Louisville women outlast Drake, back to the Sweet 16

Charlie Springer 2 min read March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 1 Comment

These two opponents could play 10 games at the same blistering pace and the outcomes would be as unpredictable as was the opening NCAA tournament round game between the University of Louisville and the Drake Bulldogs basketball teams. Drake will be as good as they

Mykasa Robinson can't hold back the tears after being introduced at her final home game at the KFC Yum! Center (Mike DeZarn photo).

Women's Basketball

Louisville seniors finish big despite loss to Irish

Charlie Springer 2 min read February 26, 2023February 26, 2023 0 Comments

Senior Day for the University of Louisville women’s basketball team should have had a happier ending. Too much talent, too much good people in seniors Mykasa Robinson, Liz Dixon, Noriko Konno, Morgan Jones, Chrislyn Carr, and Josie Williams to go out on a losing note.

Hailey Van Lith leads the University of Louisville women on a fast break down court, followed by Mykasa Robinson and Merissah Russell (Mike DeZarn photo).

Women's Basketball

Louisville women cling to four seed in ACC tourney

Charlie Springer 2 min read February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 0 Comments

The University of Louisville women’s basketball team’s regular season is coming down to the wire with only one game remaining. A top-four seeding in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament at risk in their game on Thursday before 8,211 at the KFC Yum! Center. The Cardinals

Stephan Van Treese, a member of the 2013 NCAA championship team, lifts his youngster high to the delight of the KFC Yum! Center crowd. Behind them are Peyton Siva and Luke Hancock (Mike DeZarn photo).

Basketball

2013 magic returns, UofL basketball rips Clemson

Charlie Springer 3 min read February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 0 Comments

The year 2013 will always be the Year of the Cardinal as far as University of Louisville fans are concerned. The Cardinals were clicking on all cylinders in all sports that year. Everything going right, with UofL on an upward trajectory in all important facets

Coach Dan McDonnell leads the charge from the outfield for the UofL baseball team on opening day (Mike DeZarn photo).

Baseball

Louisville baseball heats up quickly on opening day

Charlie Springer 2 min read February 18, 2023 0 Comments

Thirty degrees but it feels like 20 or below out there. But University of Louisville baseball was back, opening up the 2023 college baseball with a convincing 7-1 win over Bucknell at Jim Patterson Stadium. An estimated 576 chilled-to-the-bone fans bearing witness to the wintry

Norika Konno is earning more playing time, and comes off her best game at UofL with 12 points against Clemson (Mike DeZarn photo).

Women's Basketball

Notre Dame poses a hurdle for Louisville women

Ed Peak 1 min read February 14, 2023 0 Comments

The University of Louisville women’s basketball team has won four straight games going into a big game against Notre Dame at South Bend, Thursday. A major test for the Cardinals, the Irish currently ranked 12th in the nation with a 20-4 won-lost record, 10-3 in

Even with UofL struggling every game, kids can have fun at the KFC Yum! Center (Mike DeZarn photo).

Basketball

UofL fans have fun, but team bows to Florida State again

Ed Peak 1 min read February 6, 2023 0 Comments

With nine games left in the University of Louisville basketball team’s 2022-23 basketball season this writer have reached some conclusions. Wins and losses really don’t matter. What matters is having fun. This team needs happiness. Go ahead. Shoot threes, rebound play defense. Get steals. UofL

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