The No. 18/17 Louisville women’s basketball team (1-1) heads back on the road for a pair of regional matchups, starting with a game against UT Martin on Tuesday, November 12. The game will tip off at 7 p.m. ET and will be streamed on ESPN+.
Louisville is coming off a dominant 75-51 victory over Southern Indiana in their home opener, where they limited the Screaming Eagles to just four points in the second quarter. The win marked the Cardinals’ 16th victory in home openers under head coach Jeff Walz. Freshman Tajianna Roberts continued her strong start to the season, contributing 11 points, a team-high four assists, and four rebounds. Olivia Cochran led the team with 15 points, shooting 6-of-9 from the field. The Cardinals had a balanced attack, with 11 different players scoring, including 10 who tallied four or more points.
Louisville has been impressive on the road in recent years. Since the 2017-18 season, they are 69-17 in true road games, ranking fifth in the NCAA in road wins and sixth in road winning percentage at .802. The Cardinals will face seven road or neutral-site games in their 11-game non-conference schedule.
Game Info:
- Date: Tuesday, November 12
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Kathleen and Tom Elam Center, Martin, Tenn.
- TV: ESPN+
- Radio: 93.9-FM The Ville (Nick Curran, play-by-play; Cortnee Walton, analyst)
Series History:
Louisville leads the series 12-0, including a 9-0 record at home and 3-0 on the road. The two teams last met on November 17, 2021, when the Cardinals won 62-30 at the KFC Yum! Center.
About UT Martin:
UT Martin enters the matchup with a 0-2 record after dropping both of their opening games. The Skyhawks lost 66-63 to North Alabama and 90-50 to Tennessee. UT Martin finished the 2023-24 season with a 16-17 record and made the NCAA Tournament after losing to Louisville’s previous opponent, Southern Indiana, in the OVC Championship game. The Skyhawks return three of their five starters from that tournament appearance.
Last Meeting (Nov. 17, 2021):
In their most recent meeting, Louisville dominated UT Martin 62-30, with Emily Engstler scoring a team-high 20 points on 4-of-4 shooting from beyond the arc. The Cardinals limited the Skyhawks to just 28% shooting overall and 2-of-16 from three-point range, setting a program record for the fewest points allowed in a two-game stretch.
