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Louisville Women's Basketball Advances to Sweet 16, Faces Michigan

3/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

The No. 3 Louisville Cardinals women's basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament with a 69-68 win over No. 6 Alabama.
Tajianna Roberts and Elif Istanbulluoglu each contributed 18 points in the victory.
Louisville will play No. 2 Michigan, who defeated N.C. State 92-63, on Saturday, March 28, 2023, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
This game is a rematch of their 2022 Elite Eight encounter, which Louisville won.
The game will be broadcast on ABC, with tickets starting at $49.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA established its first women's basketball tournament in 1982, featuring 32 teams and elevating the sport's profile. Louisiana Tech won the inaugural championship, defeating Cheyney State 76-62 on March 28, 1982. This pivotal moment laid the groundwork for future growth in women's basketball, inspiring teams like the Louisville Cardinals and expanding fan engagement nationwide.

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Story summary

The No. 3 Louisville Cardinals women's basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament with a 69-68 win over No. 6 Alabama.
Tajianna Roberts and Elif Istanbulluoglu each contributed 18 points in the victory.
Louisville will play No. 2 Michigan, who defeated N.C. State 92-63, on Saturday, March 28, 2023, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
This game is a rematch of their 2022 Elite Eight encounter, which Louisville won.
The game will be broadcast on ABC, with tickets starting at $49.

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