Photos: Jude Schimmel Says Goodbye to U of Louisville Fans at Final Home Game

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Queen of the night

Surrounded by family, Shoni, Ceci and Rick Schimmel, and teammates, Jude Schimmel receives a framed jersey at her last home game for the University of Louisville. (Amy Morris)

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Schimmel makes a play

Jude Schimmel makes a difficult play, but moves the ball down the court. The Cardinals were in the lead 11-6 in the first quarter. (Amy Morris)

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The Schimmel's

The Schimmel family watches Jude play as the clock runs down on her final home game. Cardinals never turned over their lead. They won 77-60. (Amy Morris)

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Team Schimmel

Fans from all over the country came out to support Jude Schimmel during her last home game Feb. 26, 2015, “TEAM SCHIMMEL!”

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Schimmel sets the play

Jude Schimmel reviews a play with teammate Mariya Moore. (Amy Morris)

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Checking the board

Schimmel checks the score board. The Lady Cards maintained their lead 22-9 throughout the first and second quarter. (Amy Morris)

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Jumping high to catch a pass

Jude Schimmel played 37 minutes in her final game. (Amy Morris)

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The Red Road Dancers

Dancers from The Red Road fill the court for halftime during Native American Heritage Night at the University of Louisville. Visit TheRedRoad.org for more about their performances. (Amy Morris)

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Dancing for Jude

Kirstina Wilson, 14, Blackfeet from Browning, Mont., performs with The Red Road during halftime in honor of Jude Schimmel. (Amy Morris)

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Elk Soldier performs

NAMMY nominated group Elk Soldier, fills the stadium with sounds of song and drum dedicated to Jude Schimmel for Native American Heritage Night at the KFC Yum! Center. Visit their Facebook page at Elksoldier Hehaka Akicita. (Amy Morris)

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Family bonding

Shoni Schimmel hugs a member of First Nations Women Warriors after they presented her mother, Ceci Schimmel, with a Star Quilt. (Amy Morris)

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First Nations Women Warriors honor Jude Schimmel

Ceci Schimmel is wrapped in a Star Quilt, which was presented as a gift by the First Nations Women Warriors. The groups spokesperson said, "Through the parents, FNWW honored the success and accomplishments of Jude Schimmel." The Star Quilt was made by Cree Family Star Quilts using UofL colors and print. (Amy Morris)

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For the fans

Jude Schimmel waved to her fans before leaving the court. This was her last game as a Lady Card at the KFC Yum! Center. (Amy Morris)

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Photos: Jude Schimmel Says Goodbye to U of Louisville Fans at Final Home Game

By:

Amy Morris

3/3/15

On Thursday, Feb. 26, at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky., the Lady Cards' 77-60 win over Boston College marked Jude Schimmel's final senior home game. She scored 11 points, had 7 assists, 5 defensive rebounds and 4 steals. More than 10,500 fans were in attendance to say goodbye to Schimmel, and the four other senior players this season. She had nearly 18 family members to celebrate with her, including parents Ceci and Rick Schimmel, and big sister Shoni.

In honor of the No. 22 guard, the Cardinals hosted Native American Heritage Night with First Nations Women Warriors as color guard, traditional dancers from The Red Road and music by NAMMY-nominated drum group Elk Soldier. The halftime performers traveled from all over the country to honor Schimmel, who continues to be an inspiration to Native American communities for her skill and leadership on and off the court.

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