Wednesday, February 26
LOUISVILLE, KY
5:00 PM
University of Louisville
vs
Bellarmine
Softball Opens Home Slate Against Bellarmine
February 25, 2025 | Softball
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville softball team will play host to Bellarmine in the Cardinals' 2025 home opener Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Ulmer Stadium. Admission is free.
The game will air on ACC Network Extra with Suzanne Bush handling play-by-play duties and Dr. Joanna Lane providing analysis.
QUICK HITS
• Louisville enters the game with a 10-5 overall record following a 3-2 showing at the South Florida Showdown hosted by USF last weekend. Most recently, the Cards beat Wisconsin 5-1 to close a 10-day road trip in the Sunshine State.
• The Cardinals carry a .307 team batting average, with five players hitting above .300.
• Junior Chelsea Mack leads the way with a .436 batting average while redshirt junior Easton Lotus has tallied a team-high 21 hits, 16 runs and is a perfect 7-for-7 in stolen bases.
• Redshirt freshman Char Lorenz has belted out a team-best three home runs and 15 RBIs.
• Alyssa Zabala (5-1) carries a 1.95 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 43.0 innings. The junior RHP was named ACC Pitcher of the Week on Feb. 18.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
Bellarmine
Series History: Louisville Leads 2-0
Last Meeting: Feb. 28, 2023 – Louisville won 13-0 at Ulmer Stadium
Scouting the Knights: Bellarmine opened the season by participating in the CSU Kickoff Tournament, hosted by Charleston Southern University. They exited the CSU Kickoff Tournament with a record of 1-4. Their lone win being a 4-3 victory over CSU on Feb. 7, 2025.
• The Knights are in their third season under Head Coach Caitlyn de la Haba.
GAME INFORMATION
Bellarmine at Louisville
Date: Feb. 26, 2025
Location: Louisville, Ky.
Venue: Don Dobina Field at Ulmer Stadium
Admission: Free
Gates Open: One (1) hour prior to first pitch
Clear Bag Policy: A Clear Bag Policy remains in place at all UofL athletics facilities. Fans may bring one clear bag, either a one-gallon clear Ziploc-style storage bag, or a 12 x 6 x 12 inches clear tote bag.
Parking: Fans are encouraged to park in the Floyd Street Parking Garage for a $5 fee.
X Updates: @LouisvilleSB
UP NEXT
Following Wednesday's home opener, the Cardinals will continue their 13-game home stand this weekend when they welcome Central Michigan, Longwood and Northwestern to Ulmer Stadium for the 2025 Cardinal Classic. Louisville will return to action on Friday at 12:30 p.m. as they take on Central Michigan and will wrap up the first day of the tournament with a 5:30 p.m. contest against Longwood.
The game will air on ACC Network Extra with Suzanne Bush handling play-by-play duties and Dr. Joanna Lane providing analysis.
QUICK HITS
• Louisville enters the game with a 10-5 overall record following a 3-2 showing at the South Florida Showdown hosted by USF last weekend. Most recently, the Cards beat Wisconsin 5-1 to close a 10-day road trip in the Sunshine State.
• The Cardinals carry a .307 team batting average, with five players hitting above .300.
• Junior Chelsea Mack leads the way with a .436 batting average while redshirt junior Easton Lotus has tallied a team-high 21 hits, 16 runs and is a perfect 7-for-7 in stolen bases.
• Redshirt freshman Char Lorenz has belted out a team-best three home runs and 15 RBIs.
• Alyssa Zabala (5-1) carries a 1.95 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 43.0 innings. The junior RHP was named ACC Pitcher of the Week on Feb. 18.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
Bellarmine
Series History: Louisville Leads 2-0
Last Meeting: Feb. 28, 2023 – Louisville won 13-0 at Ulmer Stadium
Scouting the Knights: Bellarmine opened the season by participating in the CSU Kickoff Tournament, hosted by Charleston Southern University. They exited the CSU Kickoff Tournament with a record of 1-4. Their lone win being a 4-3 victory over CSU on Feb. 7, 2025.
• The Knights are in their third season under Head Coach Caitlyn de la Haba.
GAME INFORMATION
Bellarmine at Louisville
Date: Feb. 26, 2025
Location: Louisville, Ky.
Venue: Don Dobina Field at Ulmer Stadium
Admission: Free
Gates Open: One (1) hour prior to first pitch
Clear Bag Policy: A Clear Bag Policy remains in place at all UofL athletics facilities. Fans may bring one clear bag, either a one-gallon clear Ziploc-style storage bag, or a 12 x 6 x 12 inches clear tote bag.
Parking: Fans are encouraged to park in the Floyd Street Parking Garage for a $5 fee.
X Updates: @LouisvilleSB
UP NEXT
Following Wednesday's home opener, the Cardinals will continue their 13-game home stand this weekend when they welcome Central Michigan, Longwood and Northwestern to Ulmer Stadium for the 2025 Cardinal Classic. Louisville will return to action on Friday at 12:30 p.m. as they take on Central Michigan and will wrap up the first day of the tournament with a 5:30 p.m. contest against Longwood.
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