Louisville vs. Tennessee State
December 31, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Dec. 31, 2012
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Louisville tied the school record for fewest points scored in a game by an opponent, holding Tennessee State to just 25 points. The record was set on Nov. 29, 1977 when the Cardinals defeated Centre College 97-25.
Louisville's 63 point victory over Tennessee State ranks sixth in the all-time biggest wins list. It is the second straight game the Cardinals have defeated an opponent by 60 or more points.
UofL's 23-0 run to begin the game against Tennessee State last season set an arena record for consecutive unanswered points to begin a game.
Tennessee State's 10 first half points set a new KFC Yum! Center record for least amount of points scored in the first half by an opponent. It eclipses the previous record of 11 points by Eastern Kentucky on Nov. 28, 2012.
Once again the Cardinals have started off the season with dominant first halves, holding Tennessee State to just 10 first half points. UofL is allowing just 21.5 points in the first half at home over the past three seasons, including 16.25 this year.
Louisville is allowing just 39.9 points per game in the KFC Yum! Center this season.
Sara Hammond recorded her second double-double of the season with 16 points and 11 rebounds against the Lady Tigers.
Sheronne Vails recorded her first double-double of the season with 10 points and 10 rebounds against TSU.
Senior Monique Reid scored a season-high 20 points against Tennessee State. It is Reid's 28th game scoring 20 or more points.
It is the fifth game this season that five or more Cardinals have scored in double figures.