Cards Sweet Sixteen Bound With 69-68 Win Over Alabama
Most of Louisville’s losses this season were by just a few points so the question loomed could they finally finish when it counted. Today they proved that they could at the most important time and earned themselves a trip to the Sweet Sixteen. Elif Istanbulluoglu led the Cards with a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Tajianna Roberts also had 18 points and 4 assists. Laura Ziegler stepped up big at both ends of the floor and had 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocked shots. Coach Walz said, “What a basketball game by Taj, E and Laura, the three here.
Just really proud of them. And then Mac, [Mackenly Randolph] seven offensive boards again. Just absolutely an unbelievable effort.
Just excited to still be playing with this group. ” After her final game in the Yum Center Laura said, “Transferring is difficult; you want to get it right. I had one last time, and I think I got so focused on trying to find a perfect match, which is difficult, but I think….
I ended up in the right place in my last year. I’ve learned so much this year. I’ve grown so much.