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Louisville Dominates Syracuse in ACC Quarterfinals
7 Mar
Summary
- Louisville secured an 87-61 victory against Syracuse in the ACC Tournament.
- The Cardinals shot an impressive 55.9% from the field, with six players scoring in double figures.
- Louisville advances to the semifinals for the first time since 2023.
The Louisville women's basketball team, seeded second and ranked No. 12, decisively defeated Syracuse 87-61 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday. This victory propels the Cardinals into the semifinals for the first time since 2023, improving their ACC Tournament quarterfinal record to 9-3 since joining the league.
Demonstrating a strong offensive resurgence, Louisville shot an efficient 55.9% from the field and 7-of-17 from three-point range. Six players scored in double figures, led by Tajianna Roberts with 17 points, highlighting balanced scoring. The team also recorded 23 assists on 38 made field goals while committing only 14 turnovers.
Defensively, Louisville limited Syracuse to 34.3% shooting and forced more turnovers than assists. The Cardinals controlled the game from the start, building a significant lead in the first quarter and maintaining it throughout. They extended their advantage early in the second half and closed out the game strongly.
Louisville's next challenge will be in the ACC Tournament semifinals on Saturday, March 7, at 2:30 p.m. EST, where they will face either North Carolina or Virginia Tech.
