UofL Women’s Basketball Weekly Recap

It’s that time of year, the time when all the hard work that has been put in during the preseason and season is rewarded. The University of Louisville’s players, coaches, and signees have all earned postseason awards.

March 18th:

Dana Evans was a part of conversation series with the other 4 All-Americans.

Tune in for an AP women's basketball conversation series event with the five All-Americans, Aliyah Boston (@aa_boston), Dana Evans (@Danaaakianaaa), Rhyne Howard (@howard_Rhyne), @NaLyssaSmith and @paigebueckers1. https://t.co/TDUsY8EX4B

— AP Top 25 (@AP_Top25) March 18, 2021

She was named as a Jersey Mike’s Naismith Women’s Trophy Finalist.

.@Danaaakianaaa is a 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓!

📰: https://t.co/DPSr4JFe1w#GoCards x https://t.co/X4ANgSVE4h pic.twitter.com/DuNRDoX8AR

— Louisville WBB (@UofLWBB) March 18, 2021

Stephanie Norman named Assistant Coach Of The Year.

🗣 ASSISTANT COACH (𝙊𝙁 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙔𝙀𝘼𝙍!)

📰: https://t.co/whku1gt1P8#GoCards pic.twitter.com/EDBnVBmoa7

— Louisville WBB (@UofLWBB) March 18, 2021

March 17th:

Dana Evans was named an All-American by the Associated Press (AP), ESPN and Sports Illustrated. She joined Angel McCoughtry and Asia Durr as the only AP First Team All-Americans in program history.

⭐️ Dana Evans ⭐️
𝐀𝐏 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧

She's just the third in program history, joining @angel_35 and @A_Hooper25. Dana has now been named an All-American by the AP, ESPN, and Sports Illustrated.

📰: https://t.co/UAHiby7Ee9#GoCards pic.twitter.com/YmWWTzY1Nh

— Louisville WBB (@UofLWBB) March 17, 2021

Cards left Louisville for San Antonio.

Louisville signee Sydni Schetnan won the South Dakota State Championship.

Another champ!! 🏆

👏 @Sydni_Sch 👏 #GoCards pic.twitter.com/CV3jVoVi74

— Louisville WBB (@UofLWBB) March 14, 2021

Payton Verhulst won the 4A Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) Championship.

Brought home the trophy! 🏆

Congrats, @payton_verhulst!#GoCards pic.twitter.com/l4szy9Jq81

— Louisville WBB (@UofLWBB) March 14, 2021

March 15th:

University Of Louisville received a #2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Next Opponent: Marist on Monday, March 22nd at 8pm.

It starts on Monday!#GoCards x #ncaaW pic.twitter.com/0rvjpoeX0X

— Louisville WBB (@UofLWBB) March 16, 2021

March 10th:

Payton Verhulst named to the 2021 Jersey Mike’s Naismith All-American 2nd Team.

Congratulations, Payton!
𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 – 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦

🔗: https://t.co/ME0t3epx2I#GoCards pic.twitter.com/Ost5oouisY

— Louisville WBB (@UofLWBB) March 10, 2021