Louisville Defeats Lindenwood 71-35
Lindenwood came into the Yum and played hard for 4 quarters but the biggest suspense of the night was whether their coach, Phil Sayers, was going to put freshman Brynn Owens into the game. She had a large contingent of determined and loud fans from up the road in Indiana who got even the Louisville […]
In a hard-fought contest at the Yum, the Louisville Cardinals emerged victorious over Lindenwood with a score of 71-35. Lindenwood entered the game determined and received support from enthusiastic fans, who even urged coach Phil Sayers to put freshman Brynn Owens into the game. Sayers obliged, and Owens scored 15 points to delight the hordes of Indiana supporters.
Tajianna Roberts was the standout performer for both teams, leading with 15 points. Amiya Joyner contributed a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Mackenly Randolph is set to return for the next game on Thursday. Elif Istanbulluoglu, who returned from an ankle injury, added 5 rebounds and 2 points to her performance.
Carys Baker, a Virginia Tech transfer, broke her shooting slump and became the game's 1000th scorer, finishing with 12 points and 5 rebounds. In her post-game comments, Carys emphasized her resilience and her determination to contribute to her team's success. She also appreciated the positive energy and support from her teammates.
Coach Walz praised the team's effort, especially on the defensive end in the first half, and acknowledged the need to improve their guarding fundamentals. He expressed hope that they could rectify their issues without facing any unexpected comebacks. Louisville will next travel to play Ball State on Thursday at 8PM, which will air on CBS Sports Network.
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