Fixtures

WNCAAB 11/22 19:00 - Louisville (W) vs Kentucky (W) - View
WNCAAB 11/29 00:00 - Louisville (W) vs Eastern Illinois (W) - View
WNCAAB 11/29 20:30 - Louisville (W) vs East Tennessee State (W) - View
WNCAAB 11/30 19:00 - Louisville (W) vs Bellarmine (W) - View
WNCAAB 12/05 00:00 - Louisville (W) vs South Carolina (W) - View
WNCAAB 12/07 17:00 - Louisville (W) vs Malla/Montero - View

Results

WNCAAB 11/20 01:00 - [204] Morehead State (W) v Louisville (W) [1] W 49-96
WNCAAB 11/16 20:00 - Louisville (W) v Clemson (W) W 65-54
WNCAAB 11/13 00:00 - Louisville (W) v Colorado (W) W 74-68
WNCAAB 11/09 19:00 - Louisville (W) v Northern Kentucky (W) W 89-61
WNCAAB 11/04 22:30 - Louisville (W) v Connecticut (W) L 66-79
WNCAAB 03/23 22:00 124 Louisville Women v TCU Women L 70-85
WNCAAB 03/21 22:00 122 Nebraska Women v Louisville Women W 58-63
WNCAAB 03/08 00:30 3 [4] Louisville Women v Duke Women [3] L 48-61
WNCAAB 03/07 00:30 124 [12] Clemson Women v Louisville Women [4] W 68-70
WNCAAB 03/02 17:00 - [3] Louisville Women v Notre Dame Women [1] L 59-72
WNCAAB 02/27 23:00 - Clemson Women v Louisville Women W 52-78
WNCAAB 02/23 19:00 - [3] North Carolina Women v Louisville Women [3] L 79-75

The Louisville Cardinals women's basketball team represents the University of Louisville in women's basketball. The school competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Cardinals play home basketball games at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

Louisville's current head coach is Jeff Walz, who joined the team in 2007. Under his leadership the school moved into the top 15 in attendance his first year, averaging 6,456 fans per game.

Louisville represented USA basketball at Globl Jam 2023, and defeated team Canada, by a score of 68–66 in the gold medal game.

History

The Cardinals have reached the NCAA Tournament in 1983, 1984, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. They reached the Final Four 4 times in 2009, 2013, 2018, and 2022; losing in the title game twice (09,13). They have been in six conferences, playing in the Kentucky Women's Intercollegiate Conference from 1978 to 1981, the Metro Conference from 1981 to 1995, Conference USA from 1995 to 2005, the Big East Conference from 2005 to 2013, the American Athletic Conference for the 2013–14 season, and the Atlantic Coast Conference since 2014.

Terry Hall era (1975–1980)

In 1975, Terry Hall was hired as the first full time head coach for the Louisville women's basketball team. Hall compiled a record of 79-54 and led the Cardinals to the 1980 Metro Conference Championship.

Peggy Fiehrer era (1980–1989)

During her tenure, Fiehrer led the Cardinals to three Metro Conference Tournament championships and the first NCAA tournament appearance in program history.

Bud Childers era (1989–1997)

Martin Clapp & Sara White era (1997–2003)

Husband and wife duo Martin Clapp and Sara White were hired as co-head coaches in 1997.

In 2000, Martin Clapp took over as head coach.

In 2003, Clapp resigned as head coach of the Cardinals.

Tom Collen era (2003–2007)

Jeff Walz era (2007–present)

Jeff Walz was hired as a first year head coach from the University of Maryland in 2007. Under the guidance of Walz, Louisville became a college basketball power. In his first season, he guided the Cardinals to the first NCAA Sweet Sixteen appearance in program history. During his tenure at Louisville, the Cards have made fifteen NCAA tournament appearances, twelve Sweet 16s, eight Elite Eights, four Finals Fours, and two national championship appearances.

Louisville (W) is a prominent women's basketball team representing the University of Louisville in NCAA Division I competition. Known for their competitive spirit and strong athletic program, the Louisville Cardinals women's basketball team has established itself as a formidable force on the national stage. With a rich history of success, including multiple NCAA Tournament appearances and conference championships, the team is recognized for its talented roster, strategic gameplay, and dedicated coaching staff. The Louisville (W) team continues to inspire fans and aspiring athletes alike with their commitment to excellence both on and off the court.