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News & Notes: Thursday afternoon
The success in UofL athletics just continues to happen. Here are some things to get you caught up!
*Rick Pitino took some friends fishing in the Bahamas. With the lucky streak he is on, this happened. That is an 80 pound marlin! So just like everyone else in Major League Baseball, Pitino decided it would be fun to dominate the Marlins.
6th ranked Women’s Basketball takes on 5-0 Gonzaga
The 6th ranked UofL Women’s Basketball team (4-0) defeated UCF last night 94-73. They are playing in the Hardwood Tournament of Hope in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Tonight, the Cards battle Gonzaga (5-0). The game tips off at 9:30 pm ET and can be heard on 790 WKRD AM radio. If they win, they will take on the winner of Oregon State and Winthrop in the Championship game!
Women’s Basketball: schedule change for the UK game
The women’s basketball game against Kentucky on Sunday December 2 was originally scheduled for 2:00 pm. That game will now start at 6:00 pm and be shown on ESPNU and aired on 790 WKRD radio.
Another schedule change is the EKU game on Wednesday November 28th. It will now tip at 7:30 pm and not 7:00 pm.
The 8th ranked Cards next game will be on Thursday at 8:00 pm at Austin Peay.
Women’s Basketball has HUGE season opener on Friday!
On Friday night, the 9th ranked UofL Women’s Basketball team will host 12/15 ranked Texas A&M (2010-11 National Champion) at 7 pm at the KFC Yum! Center! Fans can show their Kroger card and get a ticket for only $2! That is an awesome deal! Also, fans are encouraged to wear red! Let’s get this season started right, and help the Women’s Basketball team get the #1 attendance in the nation!
Game Information – Louisville vs. Texas A&M
When: Nov. 9, 7 p.m., ET
Where: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, Ky.
Television: WHAS (Channels 11.2, Insight 432, Comcast 207) with Drew Deener (play-by-play) and Kent Spencer (color).
Radio: WKRD 790 AM with Matt Andrews (play-by-play) and Adrienne Johnson (color) Series Record: Tied 1-1
Last Meeting: Nov. 15, 2011 – Texas A&M won 76-58 in College Station, Texas
First Meeting: Dec. 4, 1992 – Louisville won 63-59 in the Illini Classic
Women’s Basketball: Big East Preseason Coaches’ Poll and Player Awards!
The Big East held their media day today for women’s basketball, and here are the coaches’ picks for the preseason awards!
2012-13 Preseason Coaches Poll
| 1. | Connecticut (12) | 194 |
| 2. | Notre Dame (3) | 182 |
| 3. | Louisville | 167 |
| 4. | St. John’s | 144 |
| 5. | Rutgers | 143 |
| 6. | DePaul | 138 |
| 7. | Syracuse | 105 |
| 8. | Georgetown | 104 |
| 9. | USF | 97 |
| 10. | Villanova | 78 |
| 11. | Marquette | 75 |
| 12. | Cincinnati | 61 |
| 13. | Pittsburgh | 31 |
| Seton Hall | 31 | |
| 15. | Providence | 25 |
Player Awards
Preseason Player of the Year
Skylar Diggins, Notre Dame, Sr., G
Preseason Freshman of the Year
*Breanna Stewart, Connecticut, Fr., F
Preseason All-BIG EAST Team
Stefanie Dolson, Connecticut, Jr., C
*Bria Hartley, Connecticut, Jr., G
Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, Connecticut, So., F
*Anna Martin, DePaul, Sr., G
*Sugar Rodgers, Georgetown, Sr., G
*Shoni Schimmel, Louisville, Jr., G
*Skylar Diggins, Notre Dame, Sr., G
Monique Oliver, Rutgers, Sr., F/C
Nadirah McKenith, St. John’s, Sr., G
Shenneika Smith, St. John’s, Sr., G
Kayla Alexander, Syracuse, Sr., C
Preseason All-BIG EAST Honorable Mention
Monique Reid, Louisville, Sr., F
Laura Sweeney, Villanova, Sr., F
Women’s Basketball: Season tickets on sale now!
By Justin Renck:
UofL Women’s Basketball season tickets are now on sale, and there are some great deals! There are a variety of packages you can purchase, starting at $40.
The Cards will play 18 home games, including the season-opener against 2011 National Champion Texas A&M and the Battle of the Bluegrass against Kentucky. Full schedule here.
Louisville returns most players from the 2011-12 team that went 23-10 (10-6 Big East) and made it to the NCAA Second Round. Monique Reid and Tia Gibbs looks to return to form after both missing most of last season with injuries. Shoni Schimmel also returns and looks to guide the Cards deeper into the NCAA tournament.
To purchase tickets call the UofL athletic ticket office at (502) 852-5151
Click the link below to view the seating chart with season ticket prices.
Steve Rummage: UofL Recruiting Update!
This recruiting piece was put together by our guy Steve Rummage. He updates you on the top recruiting stories for UofL in men’s and women’s basketball, as well as football! Enjoy, and Go Cards!
