LOUISVILLE CARDINALS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Jeff Walz has built Louisville into a consistent ACC power since taking over the program, consistently fielding competitive rosters that compete at the conference's highest levels. The Cardinals enter the season with a commanding 24-4 record, including a perfect 9-1 mark on the road and a dominant 15-3 home slate at the KFC Yum! Center, while maintaining a 10-1 conference record that positions them among the ACC's elite. Scoring 82.1 points per game while holding opponents to just 60.3 demonstrates the balanced offensive firepower and suffocating defense that defines Walz's system with a 14-player roster.
Playing in Louisville, Kentucky at an institution founded in 1798 with 24,123 students, the Cardinals benefit from strong community support and resources that fuel their competitiveness in women's college basketball's most talented conference. The combination of home-court advantage at one of the sport's premier venues and away-from-home success—evidenced by that 9-1 road record—suggests a program capable of making deep tournament runs. Louisville's ability to outscore opponents by over 21 points per game while showcasing such significant road success reflects both the quality of player development under Walz and the tactical sophistication expected from an ACC contender.
KEY FACTS
| School | University of Louisville |
| Sport | Women's Basketball |
| Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Venue | KFC Yum! Center |
| Head Coach | Jeff Walz |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Reagan Bender | G |
| 2 | Imari Berry | G |
| 20 | Peyton Bradley | G |
| 5 | Rebekah Graves | G |
| 9 | Anaya Hardy | F |
| 11 | Elif Istanbulluoglu | F |
| 23 | Skylar Jones | G |
| 13 | Isla Juffermans | F |
| 24 | Grace Mbugua | F |
| 12 | Yevheniia Putra | F |
| 4 | Mackenly Randolph | F |
| 22 | Tajianna Roberts | G |
| 1 | Reyna Scott | G |
| 0 | Laura Ziegler | F |
SEASON RECORD
29-8
Overall
19-5
Home
10-3
Away
12-4
Conference
78.7 PPG / 61.0 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
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Kentucky Women's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Louisville Women's Basketball compete in?
- Louisville Cardinals Women's Basketball competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Louisville play women's basketball home games?
- Louisville Women's Basketball plays home games at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY.
- Who is the head coach of Louisville Women's Basketball?
- The head coach of Louisville Cardinals Women's Basketball is Jeff Walz.
- When was Louisville Women's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Louisville Women's Basketball is not currently available.