Sun Mar 23 22:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Louisville Edges Out Nebraska in NCAA Tournament Thriller
**FORT WORTH, Texas** – Seventh-seeded Louisville rallied from a late deficit to defeat tenth-seeded Nebraska 63-58 in a hard-fought first-round NCAA women’s basketball tournament game Friday. Tajianna Roberts led the Cardinals with 16 points, while Jayda Curry’s clutch free throws and a crucial charging foul drawn in the final minute sealed the victory.
Nebraska, led by Britt Prince’s 14 points, opened the fourth quarter with a 10-0 run to take a 54-50 lead. However, Louisville responded with key plays from Curry, who overcame a leg cramp to score vital points, and Olivia Cochran, who contributed 14 points and a crucial offensive rebound.
The game remained tight until the final seconds, with Curry drawing a charging foul on Nebraska’s Logan Nissley and sinking two free throws to secure the win. Louisville’s comeback was fueled by the team’s resilience and strong performances from Curry (13 points) who recently recovered from a shoulder injury, and Roberts.
Louisville will now face a significant challenge in the second round: a matchup against second-seeded TCU and former Louisville star Hailey Van Lith. Coach Jeff Walz expressed both excitement and empathy for the upcoming game, highlighting his long-standing relationship with Nebraska coach Amy Williams and acknowledging the effort involved in reaching the tournament. Nebraska’s coach Williams expressed disappointment despite her team’s strong effort. The game marked a significant victory for Louisville after their first-round exit last year and sets up a highly anticipated clash with Van Lith.
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