Spring Recap: Louisville vs. Indiana

Louisville opened up its spring slate with a strong showing against Indiana, taking control from the service line and locking in defensively. The Cards racked up 9 aces to just 7 errors and kept the Hoosiers' offense in check, holding them to a .098 hitting percentage on the day.

Set 1 Lineup Highlights:

• Outside Hitters: Payton Petersen & Chloe Chicoine
• Middle Blockers: Hannah Sherman & Cara Cresse
• Opposite: Reese Robins
• Setter: Nayelis Cabello
• Libero: Kam Schrand
• Defensive Sub for Reese: Hannah Kenny

The lineup shifted across the next three sets:

Set 2:

• Alanna Bankston joined Chloe on the outside
• Ava Utterback subbed in as a DS
• Molly Urban took over at libero

Set 3:

• Ava Utterback wore the libero jersey

Set 4:

• Ava moved to the outside alongside Payton Petersen

Freshman Kalyssa Blackshear was notably absent, currently traveling in Europe on a high school trip—something planned early in her recruiting journey. She’s expected to return for Louisville’s upcoming match against Kentucky.

Standout Performances:

• Chloe Chicoine led all attackers in kills and hit over .300
• Ava Utterback made the most of her limited swings, posting a .455 hitting percentage
• Four different attackers recorded 6+ kills, showcasing Louisville’s trademark offensive depth

Room to Grow:

 Despite the win, the Cards will be looking to clean up their offensive efficiency. Louisville committed 15 unforced attacking errors, leaving some points on the table.

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