Louisville Women’s Basketball Triumphs Over Florida State
In a commanding performance on Sunday night, the University of Louisville’s women’s basketball team, ranked ninth, triumphed over Florida State with a decisive score of 88-65 at home. The game served as a stark contrast between Louisville’s offensive prowess, averaging 81.9 points per game, and Florida State’s struggling defense, allowing 76 points on average.
Key Players and Performance Highlights
Laura Ziegler emerged as a key player for the Cardinals, contributing 14 points, alongside 8 rebounds and 7 assists in a performance that almost resulted in a triple-double. The senior forward set the tone early in the first quarter by scoring the first five points, helping Louisville establish an initial 16-5 lead after a strong 9-0 scoring run. By halftime, the Cardinals were firmly in control, leading 34-20, as the Seminoles struggled offensively, shooting only 25.8% (8 of 31) in the first half.
In the second half, Ziegler further widened the gap with a three-pointer to kick off the third quarter, and Louisville maintained their lead throughout, peaking at 80-51 midway through the fourth quarter. Five Louisville players managed to reach double digits in scoring, with Imari Berry, Skylar Jones, and Reyna Scott each contributing 11 points, while Grace Mbugua added 10. Notably, most of these contributions came from players coming off the bench.
The Cardinals demonstrated their offensive strength, surpassing 80 points for the 17th time this season and hitting 49.3% from the field on 35 out of 71 attempts. They capitalized on Florida State’s 16 turnovers, converting them into 26 points, and showcased impressive ball movement with a total of 25 assists, just shy of their season record.
Florida State’s Struggles
The Seminoles, who fell to 9-17 overall and 4-10 in the ACC, were led by Sole Williams with 19 points on 6 of 11 shooting, while Allie Kubek made a notable impact off the bench, scoring 18 points with 7 of 10 shooting. Florida State finished the night with a shooting percentage of 36.9% (24 of 65).
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Florida State will host California on Thursday, while Louisville enjoys a brief hiatus until next Sunday when they will face Virginia in their next outing.
