By By Whitney Spencer
University of Louisville head coach Rick Pitino received a contract extension securing his services through the 2016-2017 season.
University of Louisville football team has completed their eighth practice of the year. Red-shirt freshman Jeremy Wright, senior running back Bilal Powell, Sophomore center Mario Benavides, senior tight end Pete Nochta, and senior receiver Doug Beaumont were all recognized for standout performances in practice. Sophomore running back Darius Ashley is part of an experiment that has him playing cornerback for the first time in his career.
Men’s tennis is ranked 14th with a record of 16-5 after a 5-1 win over Virginia Commonwealth University.
The Louisville women’s lacrosse team is 7-3 this season. Freshman goalie Danielle Pawliw was named Big East defensive player of the Week.
Louisville baseball moved up one position to No.6 in the Rival.com Top 25 with an overall record of 24-3. This matches the highest ranking in school history from the final 2007 ranking.
Louisville baseball’s senior first baseman Andrew Clark was named Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week and Big East Player of the Week.
The Louisville women’s golf team is preparing for Big East Championship play after finishing 14th at the Bryan National Collegiate.
The University of Louisville men’s soccer team improved to 1-1 in spring season with a win over University of Michigan.
Former University of Louisville men’s soccer midfielder Othaniel Yanez has been signed to the Columbus Crew’s supplemental roster.
Women’s soccer gains spring win over Indiana University, 3-0.
The University of Louisville women’s rowing team is ranked 19th nationally after defeating 17th ranked Darmouth College.
