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Louisville women's basketball prepares for 2026-27 season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 9:12 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Louisville women's basketball prepares for 2026-27 season opener

Summary

Louisville women's basketball opens its 2026-27 season against Bellarmine on Nov. 2. The No. 7 Cardinals return four of five leading scorers, including Taj Roberts, who averaged 11.5 points per game last season. Transfers Zam Jones and Carys Baker add further scoring options after averaging 14.9 and 14.3 points per game, respectively. Coach Jeff Walz emphasizes the need for efficient scoring, building on last year's success that led to a Sweet 16 appearance. The team aims to maintain shooting percentages in the 40s from the field and mid-30s from beyond the arc.

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Status Watch

•Louisville is ranked No. 7 in the preseason poll.
•The Cardinals return four of five leading scorers.
•Zam Jones and Carys Baker are key transfer additions.
•Louisville's shooting efficiency was 45.8% last season.
•The opener is scheduled for Nov. 2 against Bellarmine.

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9:12 AMYahoo Sports — What to know about the 2026-27 Louisville women's basketball team

What they're saying

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Armed with multiple capable shooters, Louisville women's basketball will focus on efficiency this season. What to know about the 2026-27 Cardinals:
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