University of Louisville women's volleyball team romped to a 25-9, 25-13, 25-12 victory in the first round of the NCAA tournament over Samford Friday night at L&N Federal Credit Union Arena.
Aiko Jones led the Cards with 11 kills.
Louisville Volleyball advances to face Purdue Saturday night at 6 p.m. in the LNFCU.
UofL never allowed the Bulldogs to lead at any point in the match and the Cards hit a season-high .514. Claire Chaussee finished the match with nine kills, seven digs, and a block. Another solid effort from Amaya Tillman, who added six kills, and a team-high three blocks while hitting .625. Raquel Lazaro finished with 28 assists and five digs
In other NCAA action, UNI sent FSU home in five sets, Pitt eliminated Colgate in three sets and Marquette swept Ga. Tech in second round action.
State-wise, KY sent WKU back to Bowling Green in straight sets.
Six of your Sweet Sixteen squads have been determined: KY, Marquette, Nebraska, Baylor, Texas and San Diego.
The other 10 spots get filled today:
Louisville vs. Purdue
Ohio St. vs. USC
Penn St vs. UCF
Wisconsin vs. TCU
Pitt vs. BYU
Florida vs. Iowa St.
Houston vs. Auburn
Minnesota vs. UNI
Stanford vs. LSU
Oregon vs. Arkansas
ESPN+ ($$) has the coverage for all matches.
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Aiko Jones led the Cards with 11 kills.
Louisville Volleyball advances to face Purdue Saturday night at 6 p.m. in the LNFCU.
UofL never allowed the Bulldogs to lead at any point in the match and the Cards hit a season-high .514. Claire Chaussee finished the match with nine kills, seven digs, and a block. Another solid effort from Amaya Tillman, who added six kills, and a team-high three blocks while hitting .625. Raquel Lazaro finished with 28 assists and five digs
In other NCAA action, UNI sent FSU home in five sets, Pitt eliminated Colgate in three sets and Marquette swept Ga. Tech in second round action.
State-wise, KY sent WKU back to Bowling Green in straight sets.
Six of your Sweet Sixteen squads have been determined: KY, Marquette, Nebraska, Baylor, Texas and San Diego.
The other 10 spots get filled today:
Louisville vs. Purdue
Ohio St. vs. USC
Penn St vs. UCF
Wisconsin vs. TCU
Pitt vs. BYU
Florida vs. Iowa St.
Houston vs. Auburn
Minnesota vs. UNI
Stanford vs. LSU
Oregon vs. Arkansas
ESPN+ ($$) has the coverage for all matches.
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