Louisville vs. Florida State
November 24, 2013 | Women's Basketball
Nov. 24, 2013
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Team Notes
With a 69-59 overtime win against Florida State, Louisville ties the all-time series at 12-12, winning two of the last three games against the Seminoles.
The Cardinals are now a combined 46-58 all-time against current members of the ACC with their win against Florida State. Louisville's most common opponent from the ACC has been Virginia Tech having faced them 32 times with a 15-17 record.
Louisville's overtime win against Florida State is their second overtime game of the season, both wins. The Cardinals have won four of their last five overtime games, improving their record to 22-19 all-time in overtime games.
The Cardinals outscored the Seminoles 15-5 during the overtime period, the second time they have held an opponent to single digit points in overtime this season. They outscored Oklahoma 11-6 in overtime.
Louisville has overcome double-digit deficits in both of their overtime games as Florida State jumped out to a 19-4 lead to start the game. Against Oklahoma, the Cardinals were down 17-2 before fighting their way back. The 15-point deficits in both games are the largest for Louisville on the season.
For the first time this season the Cardinals were outrebounded in a game as Florida State won the rebounding battle 46-40. The 40 rebounds for Louisville are the fewest in a game this season.
Louisville tied their season-low in turnovers committing just 16 in the game. They also committed their fewest fouls in a game this season with just 16.
The Cardinals held the Seminoles to just 41.7% from the free throw line the lowest percentage by an opponent this season. Florida State also made and attempted the fewest free throws by a Louisville opponent going 5 of 12 from the charity line.
Louisville trailed 29-25 at the half, the first time this season they have not led going into the break.
For just the third time in school history, the Cardinals have opened the season with six straight wins after the victory over Florida State. The school record is 15 set during the 2006-07 season. Louisville also opened up last season with eight straight wins.
Player Notes
Senior Shoni Schimmel scored a season-high 21 points against Florida State, going 5 of 14 from 3-point range, both season-highs for her. Schimmel's 21 points is the first time she has scored 20+ points in a game since scoring 24 against Tennessee on April, 2, 2013 in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.
Shoni Schimmel tied her season-high in field goals made against Florida State with seven and set a season-high in field goals attempted with 20.
Junior Jude Schimmel tied her career-high in rebounds pulling down six rebounds against Florida State. She has pulled down six rebounds in four games during her career, including two this season.
Jude Schimmel set a season-high in steals against Florida State finishing with three.
Redshirt senior Tia Gibbs tied her season-high in steals finishing with three against Florida State.
Tia Gibbs also tied her career-high in free throws made finishing 4 of 4 against Florida State.