The #10 ranked UK Hoops team hosts in-state rival Louisville today in Memorial Coliseum.
Kentucky is 7-0 after a win over Mississippi Valley State last Sunday.
Louisville comes into this game with a record of 7-1.
The game is being televised on UK IMG/Fox Sports South.
Here is some more information on today’s matchup:
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[*]UK is 29-18 all-time vs. Louisville, including a 19-4 advantage when the game is played in Lexington. UK defeated the Cards in the teams’ last game in Memorial, 101-67.
[*]The home team has won in each of the last three years in this rivalry.
[*]Louisville travels to Lexington after a home game against Murray State on Tuesday. The Cardinals defeated the Racers, 105-62. Louisville was led by Monique Reid’s 18 points.
[*]The Cards are led by senior forward Monique Reid, who is averaging 17.0 points per game, while shooting 62.3% from the field. Louisville is led on the glass by sophomore Cierra Warren who averages 6.3 rpg.
[*]Jeff Walz is in his fifth season leading the Cardinals and has an overall record of 103-47.
[/LIST][B]Probable Starters[/B]
[U]Kentucky Wildcats[/U]
PG-24 Amber Smith
F-31 Samantha Drake
G-1 A’dia Mathies
G-32 Kastine Evans
G-13 Bria Goss
[U]Louisville Cardinals[/U]
F-10 Sara Hammond
C-42 Cierra Warren
G-11 Becky Burke
G-21 Bria Smith
G-23 Shoni Schimmel
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@SAndersonNOB
@jenheraldleader
@ukhoopcats
