Cardinals Set Host Red/Black Scrimmage at L&N Arena
August 16, 2024 | Women's Volleyball
First serve is at 3 p.m. in L&N Federal Credit Union Arena; Doors Open at 2.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Fans of the University of Louisville volleyball team will get their first peek at the 2024 Cardinal squad as UofLÂ is set to hold their Red and Black Scrimmage, 3 p.m. Saturday Aug. 17 at the L&N Federal Credit Union Arena.Â
Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis with the arena doors opening at 2 p.m. and the concession stands will be open for the Cardinal fans.Â
A Quick Look at the Cards Â
• Dani Busboom Kelly is in her eighth season at the helm and has guided the Cardinals to a pair of Final Four appearances, four Elite Eights, and four ACC titles.
• The Cardinals are coming off a 27-5 campaign in 2023 where they reached their highest national ranking of the year at No. 2 and a final national ranking of No. 6
• UofL put up an ACC record of 15-3, finishing third and made the Cards' fourth trip to the Elite Eight, ninth trip to the Sweet Sixteen and 32nd NCAA appearance.
• ACC Year End Awards included Player of the Year Anna DeBeer and Defensive Player of the Year: Elena Scott. DeBeer was also named AVCA East Region Player of the Year. Elle Glock, Charitie Luper, Aiko Jones, Cara Cresse and Elena Scott were voted to the First Team and Phekran Kong was voted HM All-East Region.
• The Cardinals return five starters and their libero to the 2024 roster.
• Louisville was picked to finish third in the ACC preseason poll behind Pitt and Stanford. Cara Cresse, Anna DeBeer, Charitie Luper and Elena Scott were named to the Preseason All-ACC team.
• UofL will open the season by hosting the AVCA First Serve Showcase at the KFC Yum! Center. The Cards will face Wisconsin on Aug. 27. Louisville will also serve as the host site for the 2024 NCAA Division I Volleyball Championship which will take place Dec. 19 and 22.
Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis with the arena doors opening at 2 p.m. and the concession stands will be open for the Cardinal fans.Â
A Quick Look at the Cards Â
• Dani Busboom Kelly is in her eighth season at the helm and has guided the Cardinals to a pair of Final Four appearances, four Elite Eights, and four ACC titles.
• The Cardinals are coming off a 27-5 campaign in 2023 where they reached their highest national ranking of the year at No. 2 and a final national ranking of No. 6
• UofL put up an ACC record of 15-3, finishing third and made the Cards' fourth trip to the Elite Eight, ninth trip to the Sweet Sixteen and 32nd NCAA appearance.
• ACC Year End Awards included Player of the Year Anna DeBeer and Defensive Player of the Year: Elena Scott. DeBeer was also named AVCA East Region Player of the Year. Elle Glock, Charitie Luper, Aiko Jones, Cara Cresse and Elena Scott were voted to the First Team and Phekran Kong was voted HM All-East Region.
• The Cardinals return five starters and their libero to the 2024 roster.
• Louisville was picked to finish third in the ACC preseason poll behind Pitt and Stanford. Cara Cresse, Anna DeBeer, Charitie Luper and Elena Scott were named to the Preseason All-ACC team.
• UofL will open the season by hosting the AVCA First Serve Showcase at the KFC Yum! Center. The Cards will face Wisconsin on Aug. 27. Louisville will also serve as the host site for the 2024 NCAA Division I Volleyball Championship which will take place Dec. 19 and 22.
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