No. 7 Louisville women rout Lindenwood 71-35

No. 7 Louisville improved to 4-0 with a 71-35 win over Lindenwood, building a 47-18 halftime lead and holding the Lions to 26% shooting. The Cardinals forced 21 turnovers and scored 25 points off them, overcoming a cold night from three-point range. Tajianna Roberts led Louisville with 15 points; Carys Baker added 12 and passed 1,000 career points, while Amiya Joyner recorded the team’s first double-double of the season with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Coach Jeff Walz praised the first-half defense but said the team needs to improve its fundamentals and contain the ball. Louisville next visits Ball State on Thursday.