Louisville Pulls Away From Tennessee in Second Half of Women’s Showcase

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Louisville women’s basketball team used a decisive second-quarter surge to defeat Tennessee 89-65 on Saturday in the Shark Beauty Champions Classic at Barclays Center.

The game was tied 17-17 after one quarter before the Cardinals outscored the Lady Volunteers 24-19 in the second to take control. Louisville extended its lead each subsequent quarter, capitalizing on efficient shooting by making 49.3% of its field goals compared to Tennessee’s 34.2%.

Tajianna Roberts led Louisville with 18 points and five assists. Imari Berry added 15 points. Zee Spearman scored 18 points for Tennessee, and Talaysia Cooper added 14.

Louisville improved to 12-3. Tennessee fell to 7-3.