Louisville vs. Miami – Game Preview – February 1, 2022
The Miami (FL) Hurricanes (11-7, 3-4 ACC) host a fellow ACC team, the Louisville Cardinals (17-2, 8-0 ACC), on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. The matchup tips at 7:00 PM ET.
Kelsey Marshall scored a team-high 17 points in Miami (FL)’s last outing against NC State on Thursday, but it wasn’t enough in a 76-64 defeat.
Louisville defeated Florida State 75-62 in the team’s last outing on Thursday, led by Emily Engstler’s team-high 19 points.
Miami (FL) Team Stats
Miami (FL) heads into the matchup averaging 61.3 points per game, 9.7 more than the 51.6 Louisville allows per contest. The Hurricanes are 5-3 in games where they put up more than 52 points.
The Hurricanes are a strong offensive rebounding team this season, averaging 13.5 per game. That mark is good enough for fourth in the ACC.
Louisville Team Stats
Louisville enters the matchup with a 70.3 points per game average on the season, 12.5 more than the 57.8 Miami (FL) allows per contest. The Cardinals are 16-0 in games when they score at least 58 points.
The Cardinals have hit more three-pointers than their opponents this season, making 5.8 shots per game from deep while holding opponents to 4.4 makes per game. When Louisville hits its average from three-point range this season, the Cardinals have gone 9-0.
Miami (FL) Players to Watch
Marshall is Miami (FL)’s leading scorer, averaging 14.0 points a contest, and best passer with 2.8 assists per game. Ja’Leah Williams adds 7.5 points and 2.2 steals for the Hurricanes, and Lola Pendande contributes 7.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.
Marshall is the top threat for Miami (FL) from beyond the arc. She paces the team in made threes per game, making 2.6 treys per contest with a 33 percent shooting percentage from deep.
Player stats reflect 17 of 17 games this season.
Louisville Players to Watch
Hailey Van Lith paces the Louisville’s scoring effort, averaging 12.1 points per game. Mykasa Robinson is the team’s top passer, notching 2.6 assists to go with 3.7 points per game. The Cardinals’ leading rebounder is Engstler, who pulls down 8.6 boards per game in addition to averaging 11.4 points.
Kianna Smith helps space the floor for Louisville, leading the Cardinals by averaging 1.9 made three-pointers per game while shooting 43 percent from downtown.
Player stats reflect 19 of 19 games this season.
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