Louisville Women's Basketball Eyes March Madness Return

Coach Jeff Walz says team success is the priority for the Cardinals this season.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Louisville women's basketball team is looking to make a return to the NCAA Tournament's March Madness this season. Head coach Jeff Walz emphasized that the team's priority must be achieving success as a unit, noting that individual accolades will naturally follow if the Cardinals can focus on their collective goals.

Why it matters

Louisville has been a consistent contender in women's college basketball in recent years, making the NCAA Tournament in 11 of the last 12 seasons. However, the team missed out on the Big Dance last year, and a return to the tournament would be a major boost for the program and its passionate fan base.

The details

Walz believes that if the Louisville players can embrace their specific roles and responsibilities, the team will be well-positioned to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Cardinals are looking to bounce back after falling short of their goals last season.

  • The 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, known as March Madness, is scheduled for March and April 2026.

The players

Jeff Walz

The head coach of the Louisville women's basketball team, who has led the program to 11 NCAA Tournament appearances in the last 12 seasons.

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What they’re saying

“Our priority must be team success. If we can focus on that, the individual accolades will come.”

— Jeff Walz, Head Coach, Louisville Women's Basketball (wn.com)

What’s next

The Louisville women's basketball team will begin their 2026-27 season in November, with the goal of earning a bid to the NCAA Tournament in March 2026.

The takeaway

Louisville's women's basketball program has established itself as a consistent contender, and a return to the NCAA Tournament this season would be a major accomplishment for the team and its dedicated fan base.