LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (9-11, 2-9) fell to the No. 4 Louisville Cardinals (18-3, 10-1) on Wednesday evening on the road (17-25, 17-25, 21-25).
Morgan Gaerte led the way with nine kills, followed by Phyona Schrader with seven kills. Hattie Monson recorded a team-best 13 digs and Grace Langer finished with a team-high three blocks.
The Irish came out strong in the first set, posting an impressive 6-1 lead over the top-5 Cardinals to force an early Louisville timeout. The Cardinals battled back to make it an even 9-all. A Palazzolo ace would put the Irish back in front at 14-13, but the Cardinals would go on a 7-2 run to make it 20-16 and force the Notre Dame timeout. Louisville would take set one 25-17…