Syracuse University
University of Louisville
SU Concludes Homestand against Louisville
2/15/2011 2:00:26 PM | Women's Basketball
| Game 24 | ||
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| 17-7 overall, 5-6 BIG EAST | 16-9 overall, 7-4 BIG EAST | |
| Game Info | Wednesday, February 16 | 7 p.m. | |
| Location | Syracuse, N.Y. | Carrier Dome | |
| Tickets | Purchase Tickets Single Game $10 | Season Tickets $90 |
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| Watch | Orange All Access | Live Stats | |
| Listen | Orange All Access | ESPN 97.7 FM | |
| Game Information | Syracuse Game Notes | |
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The -/rv Syracuse University women's basketball team (17-7, 5-6) completes a three-game homestand when SU hosts -/rv Louisville (16-9, 7-4) on Wednesday, February 16 at 7 p.m. in the Carrier Dome.
The Orange posted a decisive 70-49 victory versus Villanova in SU's last contest on Saturday. The Cardinals have won their last two games, including a 57-47 victory versus #17/19 West Virginia on Sunday.
Wednesday's game marks the ninth time that Syracuse and Louisville have played on the hardwood, with the Cardinals holding the edge in the series, 5-3. SU has won two of the last three meetings, including a 79-56 win in the Dome in 2008 and a 64-58 victory in Louisville last season.
The contest can be heard live on SU's flagship station ESPN 97.7 FM/1200 AM with Brian Higgins '04 on the call. Fans can also listen to the game on Syracuse's student station; WJPZ 89.1 FM. Live video and audio for every Orange home game is available on SUAthletics.com via Orange All-Access. Live statistics are also available on SUAthletics.com and on your phone at SUAthletics.com/wbbmobile.
Last Time Out
Sophomore center Kayla Alexander netted 22 points to help lead Syracuse to a decisive 70-49 victory versus BIG EAST Conference foe Villanova on Saturday's “Think Pink Day” at the Carrier Dome.
With nine rebounds, Alexander was just one shy of a double-double afternoon. She also made use of costly Wildcat fouls, going 10-of-13 at the line. Junior guard Iasia Hemingway added to the offensive effort with 15 points, giving her a team-best 18 double-figure point games on the season.
The Orange took advantage of 21 Wildcat turnovers, scoring 20 points off of Villanova miscues. Sophomore guard Carmen Tyson-Thomas led the Orange on the boards with 10 rebounds.
Scouting Louisville
-/rv Louisville (16-9, 7-4 BIG EAST) has won its last two games, including a 57-47 victory versus #17/19 West Virginia on Sunday.
Louisville shoots 45.0 percent (673-1494) from the field and averages 73.4 points per game, the fourth-highest average in the BIG EAST. Behind Connecticut, Louisville holds the second-highest 3-point field goal percentage as a team (36.6), with the most 3-pointers made this season (187-507).
Junior Monique Reid leads the Cardinals in scoring with 15.8 points per game - the fourth-highest in the league, on 56.0 percent shooting (155-277).
Freshman Shoni Schimmel averages 15.6 points per game, while also leading the team in 3-pointers made with 71. Senior Keshia Hines leads UofL in rebounds with 6.2 boards.
Series Notes
Wednesday's game marks the ninth time that Syracuse and Louisville have played on the hardwood, with the Cardinals holding the edge in the series, 5-3.
The first meeting between the two clubs came on Nov. 30, 1986 - Orange great Felisha Legette led SU to a 73-62 victory in Manley Field House, notching a double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds.
Syracuse has won two of the last three meetings, including a 79-56 win in the Carrier Dome in 2008 and a 64-58 victory in Louisville last season.
