By Matt Bradshaw–
The No. 8 women’s basketball team won their third consecutive home game against South Dakota State, 83-30. The Cardinals were productive on offense and their defense forced 30 turnovers from the Jackrabbits.
“We set the tempo, turned them over and converted those into points,” coach Jeff Walz said. “It’s the best defensively we’ve played start to finish.”
Usual point-leaders Asia Durr, Myisha Hines-Allen and Mariya Moore were not alone leading the scoring this game. The bench stepped up to help, with 12 players getting on the board.
U of L did not shoot the three well in the first half, but had 20 points in the paint and 19 bench points. Jazmine Jones shot 5-for-5 from the field and having 12 points.
“When Jaz attacks, she’s really really good,” Walz said. “She had an outstanding game tonight.”
Louisville’s defense continued to execute against SDSU in the second half. They held the Jackrabbits to 9-of-46 from the field and gained 38 points off turnovers.
Hines-Allen had 10 points and three rebounds, Durr had nine points and three rebounds and Cortnee Walton added six points and nine rebounds.
“We did a good job of preparing for this game,” Walton said. “We did well on defense, executed and got the win.”
Louisville faces College of Charleston at home Friday at 7 p.m.
Photo by Nancy Hanner / The Louisville Cardinal
