Louisville Volleyball Set to Square Off with Duke Again

The University of Louisville Volleyball team currently sits atop both the AVCA Coaches’ poll and the RPI with a perfect 25-0 record. The Cardinals have three matches left in the regular season and begin the final stretch this weekend when they take on Duke for the second time. Louisville defeated the Blue Devils on Halloween in Durham 3-1; let’s take a look at everything you need to know about the Cards’ next opponent.

Louisville Stats Leaders through 25 Matches:

  • Kills: Anna DeBeer (237)
  • Assists: Tori Dilfer (901)
  • Blocks: Amaya Tillman (115)
  • Digs: Elena Scott (303)
  • Sets played: Tori Dilfer, Aiko Jones (84)
  • Service aces: Aiko Jones (30)

Duke Preview:

Match Info: Friday, Nov. 19th; 7:00 pm @ L&N Federal Credit Union Arena

Overview: After losing to Louisville on Halloween, the Blue Devils have won two of their last three matches. Duke is still three games below .500 in conference play, and will need to make some late-season magic happen to be in NCAA Tournament consideration.

Key Wins: Iowa, Virginia, Clemson, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest

Players to watch: MB/OH Ade Owokoniran (274 kills), S Alex Springate (611 assists), DS/L Mackenzie Cole (382 digs), OH Gracie Johnson (200 kills)

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