Roberts scores 20 as No. 7 Louisville cruises past Southern Indiana

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MARCH 28: Tajianna Roberts #22 of the Louisville Cardinals controls the ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Dickies Arena on March 28, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Tajianna Roberts scored 20 points, hitting a career-high six 3-pointers, to help No. 7 Louisville rout Southern Indiana 80-57 on Sunday.

Imari Berry added 19 points, Zamareya Jones had 13 and Ariyana Cradle added 12 for the Cardinals (3-0).

The Cardinals used a 10-0 run in the first quarter to build a 22-15 lead after the opening 10 minutes. Another 10-0 run in the second quarter, capped by Roberts' third 3-pointer fo the game extended the advantage. Berry hit a 3-pointer just before the halftime buzzer to give the Cardinals a 42-27 lead at the break.

Louisville put the game away in the third quarter, hitting five 3-pointers, including three by Berry to push the advantage to 68-39 heading into the final quarter.

Channah Gannon and Sophia Loden each scored nine points to lead Southern Indiana (0-3).

Up next

Louisville: hosts Lindenwood on Tuesday.

Southern Indiana: The Screaming Eagles host Spalding on Thursday.

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