University of Louisville Athletic Association
Programs
Student Athlete Academic and Athletic Support
The University of Louisville Athletic Association (ULAA) achieved many impressive results during its 2021-2022 fiscal year. ULAA's student athletes excelled academically producing a combined average grade point average of 3.0 or better for the 23rd straight semester. Cardinal sports teams collectively achieved an impressive 3.256 combined grade point average for the 2022 spring semester with 467 students earning Athletic Director's Honor Roll accolades (at least 3.0 semester GPA). In recent national graduation rates released by the NCAA, ULAA student-athletes achieved a record 91 percent graduation rate to match the Cardinals' best mark in the Graduation Success Rate (GSR) Report. The organization awarded nearly $15 million in scholarships to over 700 student athletes during the fiscal year. In terms of competitive sports, ULAA provided multiple opportunities for student-athletes to excel and be recognized nationally for their achievements. Alli Bitting (field hockey), Amaya Tillman (volleyball) and Nick Albiero (swimming & diving) were honored as the ACC Scholar Athlete of the Year in their respective sports. In addition, pole vaulter Gabriela Leon was the 2022 Arthur Ashe Female Sports Scholar of the Year. ULAA's ACC Champion volleyball team reached their first ever Final Four, remaining unbeaten until falling to the eventual national champion. Two-time ACC Setter of the Year Tori Dilfer and Anna Stevenson were named first team All-Americans and Anna DeBeer was an honorable mention selection. Dani Busboom Kelly was named National Coach of the Year and was the first woman head coach to end the regular season with an undefeated record (28-0) in D1 volleyball history. Women's Track & Field captured its fourth NCAA National Individual Champion in school history as Gabriela Leon won the NCAA outdoor pole vault national title. ULAA's all-girl cheerleading team won its eighth consecutive and 18th overall National Cheer Association championship and its small co-ed team won its 12th national title. The Cardinals' large co-ed earned a third-place finish while UofL's Ladybirds dance team was fourth in team performance and second in the hip hop competition. Women's basketball finished with a 29-5 overall record and advanced to the fourth Final Four in program history. Emily Engstler earned honorable mention All-America honors and was drafted fourth overall in the WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever. Baseball captured its fifth ACC Atlantic Division crown in seven full seasons in the league and reached a Super Regional for the ninth time in program history. Five Cardinals were selected in the 2022 MLB Draft and two others signed free agent contracts. Field hockey finished with a perfect 6-0 record in ACC play on its way to the 2021 ACC regular season title. The Cardinals matched a school record with 16 wins and reached the NCAA Tournament for the 10th time. Men's soccer had an outstanding 2021 season, capturing the program's first ACC Atlantic Division title and was back in the NCAA Tournament for the 13th time in program history. Pedro Fonseca was selected by Real Salt Lake in the second round of the MLS SuperDraft, the 26th selection from Louisville all-time. Swimming and diving turned in another strong season with the women taking sixth and the men 12th at the NCAA Championship. Nick Albiero was named the ACC Swimmer of the Year and ACC Scholar Athletic of the Year.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$141.6MProgram 1 [2024]
The University of Louisville's 2023-24 athletic year was defined by exceptional academic accomplishments, highlighted by a department-record 93% Graduation Success Rate (GSR), as reported by the NCAA-surpassing the school's previous best and reinforcing a strong upward trajectory in student-athlete graduation outcomes. Demonstrating continued commitment to academic excellence, ten Cardinal programs earned a perfect 1,000 in the most recent single-year Division I Academic Progress Rate (APR) . These teams included men's and women's basketball, men's cross country, field hockey, men's and women's golf, lacrosse, men's tennis, men's track and field, and volleyball. Collectively, Cardinal student-athletes achieved a department-wide GPA of 3.311 for the spring 2024 semester, marking the 27th consecutive semester with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Remarkably, 98 student-athletes earned a perfect 4.0 GPA during the term. Supporting this success, the Association awarded over $17.5 million in scholarships to nearly 900 student-athletes. On the field, Louisville maintained its standing as a national athletic force. The Cardinals ranked 27th in the Learfield Directors' Cup, marking their 14th straight year among the top 40 programs nationwide. The women's sports programs also achieved a notable ranking of 14th nationally in the Capital One Cup standings. For the year, nine Louisville programs earned a top-25 national ranking, and 11 teams advanced to postseason play. A major highlight came from the football program, which, under head coach Jeff Brohm, secured its first 10-win season since 2013 and made its inaugural appearance in the ACC Championship game. Individual athletes also delivered historic performances. Anna DeBeer powered women's volleyball to a third consecutive Elite Eight berth and was honored as ACC Player of the Year and AVCA East Region Player of the Year. In men's tennis, Etienne Donnet and Natan Rodrigues became the first Cardinals to reach the NCAA Semifinals. Jayden Ulrich made Cardinal history in women's track and field with top-five NCAA Championship finishes in multiple events, earning a spot on the 2024 U.S. Olympic team in the discus. In swimming and diving, the global stage beckoned as three Cardinals-Murilo Sartori (Brazil), Nicolas Albiero (USA), and Else Praasterink (Netherlands)-qualified for the 2024 Olympics, capping a year of excellence that blended academic distinction with athletic achievement.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$148.6M
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