LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Asia Taylor scored 12 of her season-high 14 points in the second half and No. 16 Louisville held off Villanova 62-58 on Saturday.
Shoni Schimmel scored 18 points and Bria Smith added 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Cardinals (17-4, 6-2 Big East).
Louisville trailed 38-32 with 11:30 left before going on a 15-6 run to take a three-point lead. The Wildcats (13-8, 3-5) regained a 48-47 advantage on Devon Kane’s two free throws with 4:18 left.
Taylor, who was starting for the first time in five games, put Louisville ahead for good with a jumper 20 seconds later. She then was fouled on the next possession and converted both free throws.
