It’s not a matter of if guard Ja’Leah Williams will notch a triple-double this season for Louisville women’s basketball; it’s when.
The Miami transfer has come close in a few games over the Cardinals’ seven-game winning streak — averaging 9.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.6 steals in that time — but has yet to hit the mark. She was three assists away in Louisville’s 72-62 win over Syracuse after notching 11 points and 10 rebounds. But it’s not something she automatically thinks about.
“When I look up, I’ll be close (and) I’ll be like, dang,” she said. “That’s when I start thinking, like, OK, let me get one. But then I’ve also got to be on my feet are. Don’t try to force it, make the right play and don’t force like a pass when it’s a wide-open shot.”
Williams was originally brough to Louisville because of her defensive prowess, which has been key for the Cardinals. But she’s developed into the Cardinals’ most well-rounded player, displaying an ability to help in multiple areas on and off the court.
“It’s just all about being a team player,” she said, “and then just me being calm and listening to coach Jeff (Walz), what he needs from me as the point guard: less dribbles, quick passes. He does a great job of having me at an elite mindset.”
Williams will have another shot at getting a triple-double today at Virginia Tech. Last year at Miami, she had 10 points and eight rebounds against the Hokies despite the Hurricanes’ 76-52 loss. A year later, Williams is averaging fewer points (7.1 at Miami; 6.5 at Louisville) and rebounds (4.5; 4.1) but has significantly increased her assist total (from 2.7 to 4.0).
Stay tuned here for updates throughout Louisville’s road game against Virginia Tech.
What channel is Louisville women’s basketball vs Virginia Tech on today?
The game will be broadcast on the ACC Network with Jenn Hildreth and Kelly Gramlich on the call. Qualified subscribers can stream the game on ESPN+.
How to listen to Louisville women’s basketball vs Virginia Tech on the radio
Nick Curran (play-by-play) and Cortnee Walton (analyst) will have the call on the Cardinal Sports Network (WLCL 93.9-FM and WGTK 970-AM in Louisville).
You can also listen online via GoCards.com.
Louisville women’s basketball 2024-25 schedule
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Monday, Nov. 4: UCLA 66, Louisville 59 (Aflac Oui-Play Event)
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Friday, Nov. 8: Louisville 75, Southern Indiana 51
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Tuesday, Nov. 12: Louisville 86, UT Martin 64
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Saturday, Nov. 16: Kentucky 71, Louisville 61, OT
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Thursday, Nov. 21: Louisville 107, Morehead State 70
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Sunday, Nov. 24: Louisville 64, South Florida 60
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Saturday, Nov. 30: Louisville 79, Colorado 71
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Wednesday, Dec. 4: Oklahoma 78, Louisville 72
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Saturday, Dec. 7: UConn 85, Louisville 52
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Thursday, Dec. 12: Louisville 96, Grambling State 57
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Sunday, Dec. 15: N.C. State 72, Louisville 42*
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Saturday, Dec. 21: Louisville 87, Memphis 68
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Sunday, Dec. 29: Louisville 86, Boston College 73*
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Thursday, Jan. 2: Louisville 74, Miami 56*
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Sunday, Jan. 5: Louisville 81, Wake Forest 76 (OT)*
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Thursday, Jan. 9: Louisville 65, Pittsburgh 56*
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Sunday, Jan. 12: Louisville 69, Georgia Tech 60*
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Thursday, Jan. 16: Louisville 72, Syracuse 62*
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Sunday, Jan. 19: Louisville at Virginia Tech* | 4 p.m., ACC Network
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Sunday, Jan. 26: Louisville at Virginia* | 2 p.m., The CW
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Thursday, Jan. 30: Louisville at SMU* | 8 p.m., ACC Network
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Sunday, Feb. 2: Louisville vs. Notre Dame* | Noon, ESPN2
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Thursday, Feb. 6: Louisville vs. California* | 8 p.m., ACC Network
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Sunday, Feb. 9: Louisville vs. Stanford* | Noon, ESPN2
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Thursday, Feb. 13: Louisville at Florida State* | 6 p.m., ACCNx
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Thursday, Feb. 20: Louisville at Duke* | 7 p.m., ESPN2
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Sunday, Feb. 23: Louisville vs. North Carolina* | 2 p.m., ESPN
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Thursday, Feb. 27: Louisville vs. Clemson* | 6 p.m., ACC Network
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Sunday, March 2: Louisville at Notre Dame* | TBA, ESPN
*ACC game
Louisville women’s basketball 2024-25 roster
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Izela Arenas (freshman, guard)
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Imari Berry (freshman, guard)
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Nyla Harris (junior, forward)
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Mackenly Randolph (freshman, forward)
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Rebekah Graves (freshman, guard)
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Anaya Hardy (freshman, forward)
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Eseosa Imafidon (redshirt freshman, center)
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Elif Istanbulluoglu (sophomore, forward)
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Ja’Leah Williams (senior, guard)
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Merissah Russell (graduate senior, guard)
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Isla Juffermans (freshman, forward)
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Reagan Bender (freshman, guard)
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Tajianna Roberts (freshman, guard)
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Jayda Curry (senior, guard)
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Olivia Cochran (graduate senior, forward)
Virginia Tech women’s basketball 2024-25 schedule
Click here to view the Hokies’ 2024-25 schedule.
Virginia Tech women’s basketball 2024-25 roster
Click here to view the Hokies’ 2024-25 roster.
Reach Louisville football, women’s basketball and baseball beat writer Alexis Cubit at acubit@gannett.com and follow her on X at @Alexis_Cubit.
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