Nyla Harris won’t let the freshmen on the Louisville women’s basketball team outwork her.
Even through the aches and back pains, if they’re in the gym, she is too.
“I walk in the morning, come to the gym, and I’m trying to get some ice, and I see Taj (Roberts) and Mac (Randolph) and Imari (Berry) and all of them getting shots up,” Harris said. “And “I’m like, dang. It would be bad if I saw them, and then just go home. So, they just push us to be an all-around great team.”
Getting more shots up has made Harris one of the best shooters in the ACC during conference play. She’s shooting 66.7% from the field during league games, which ties with North Carolina’s Maria Gakdeng for best in the ACC. Harris didn’t miss any of her five shots and notched 11 points during Louisville’s 69-60 win over Georgia Tech on Sunday. During the Cardinals’ six-game winning streak, the Orlando, Florida, native has been even better, averaging 11.2 points per game on 76.9% shooting.
She’s worked to improve her midrange shot and has had success using her size in the paint. Louisville coach Jeff Walz believes the catalyst for her scoring success is an increased level of confidence.
“She’s put the time in the gym. And the more time you put in the gym, the more confident you get in your skill, the better you perform,” he said of Harris, who’s averaging 9.8 points and 5.2 rebounds on the year. “Nyla really put a lot of work in this offseason, this summer. You can just see when she shoots it, she believes it’s going in each time because of the work she put in this summer and fall.”
Harris’ work has paid off and can continue to help her during a key upcoming stretch. The Cardinals are on the road for three of their next four games before hosting third-ranked Notre Dame on Feb. 2. Prior to the three-game road trip, U of L will play Syracuse at home today at 7 p.m.
Harris performed well against the Orange, who are now without star guard Dyaisha Fair, last year. She scored a season-high 22 points at Syracuse — in a controversial 73-72 loss — then notched 18 points against the Orange in an 81-69 victory.
This year, Louisville can use a potential victory to stay among the top teams in the league. The squad is currently second in the ACC standings behind the Fighting Irish, who are unbeaten in conference play via a nine-game winning streak.
Stay tuned here for updates throughout Louisville’s ACC matchup against Syracuse.
LOUISVILLE 17, SYRACUSE 7 (1Q, 4:15)
The Cardinals used a 9-2 run to build a 10-point lead over the Orange to start the game. Nyla Harris has scored six points for U of L.
What channel is Louisville women’s basketball vs Syracuse on today?
The game will not be broadcast nationally but qualified subscribers can stream the game on ACCNx.
How to listen to Louisville women’s basketball vs Syracuse 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
-
Monday, Nov. 4: UCLA 66, Louisville 59 (Aflac Oui-Play Event)
-
Friday, Nov. 8: Louisville 75, Southern Indiana 51
-
Tuesday, Nov. 12: Louisville 86, UT Martin 64
-
Saturday, Nov. 16: Kentucky 71, Louisville 61, OT
-
Thursday, Nov. 21: Louisville 107, Morehead State 70
-
Sunday, Nov. 24: Louisville 64, South Florida 60
-
Saturday, Nov. 30: Louisville 79, Colorado 71
-
Wednesday, Dec. 4: Oklahoma 78, Louisville 72
-
Saturday, Dec. 7: UConn 85, Louisville 52
-
Thursday, Dec. 12: Louisville 96, Grambling State 57
-
Sunday, Dec. 15: N.C. State 72, Louisville 42*
-
Saturday, Dec. 21: Louisville 87, Memphis 68
-
Sunday, Dec. 29: Louisville 86, Boston College 73*
-
Thursday, Jan. 2: Louisville 74, Miami 56*
-
Sunday, Jan. 5: Louisville 81, Wake Forest 76 (OT)*
-
Thursday, Jan. 9: Louisville 65, Pittsburgh 56*
-
Sunday, Jan. 12: Louisville 69, Georgia Tech 60*
-
Thursday, Jan. 16: Louisville vs. Syracuse* | 7 p.m., ACCNx
-
Sunday, Jan. 19: Louisville at Virginia Tech* | 4 p.m., ACC Network
-
Sunday, Jan. 26: Louisville at Virginia* | 2 p.m., The CW
-
Thursday, Jan. 30: Louisville at SMU* | 8 p.m., ACC Network
-
Sunday, Feb. 2: Louisville vs. Notre Dame* | Noon, ESPN2
-
Thursday, Feb. 6: Louisville vs. California* | 8 p.m., ACC Network
-
Sunday, Feb. 9: Louisville vs. Stanford* | Noon, ESPN2
-
Thursday, Feb. 13: Louisville at Florida State* | 6 p.m., ACCNx
-
Thursday, Feb. 20: Louisville at Duke* | 7 p.m., ESPN2
-
Sunday, Feb. 23: Louisville vs. North Carolina* | 2 p.m., ESPN
-
Thursday, Feb. 27: Louisville vs. Clemson* | 6 p.m., ACC Network
-
Sunday, March 2: Louisville at Notre Dame* | TBA, ESPN
*ACC game
Louisville women’s basketball 2024-25 roster
-
Izela Arenas (freshman, guard)
-
Imari Berry (freshman, guard)
-
Nyla Harris (junior, forward)
-
Mackenly Randolph (freshman, forward)
-
Rebekah Graves (freshman, guard)
-
Anaya Hardy (freshman, forward)
-
Eseosa Imafidon (redshirt freshman, center)
-
Elif Istanbulluoglu (sophomore, forward)
-
Ja’Leah Williams (senior, guard)
-
Merissah Russell (graduate senior, guard)
-
Isla Juffermans (freshman, forward)
-
Reagan Bender (freshman, guard)
-
Tajianna Roberts (freshman, guard)
-
Jayda Curry (senior, guard)
-
Olivia Cochran (graduate senior, forward)
Syracuse women’s basketball 2024-25 schedule
Click here to view the Orange’s 2024-25 schedule.
Syracuse women’s basketball 2024-25 roster
Click here to view the Orange’s 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.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Louisville women’s basketball score today: UofL vs Syracuse WBB game
