Louisville Basketball defeats EKU, 78-76

December 28, 2024

The Louisville Cardinals basketball team had a nail-biting win against Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), with a final score of 78-76. The game was intense, with Louisville initially leading 46-37 at halftime. However, EKU made a strong comeback in the second half, taking the lead with just over a minute left to play. Noah Waterman saved the day for Louisville with a game-winning layup with only 1.2 seconds remaining. This thrilling finish secured the Cardinals’ victory, despite EKU’s impressive performance. Some key stats from the game include: – Terrence Edwards Jr.: Led the team with 20 points, along with 8 assists and 7 rebounds. – J’Vonne Hadley: Scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for his fourth double-double of the season. – Reyne Smith: Contributed 12 points to the Cardinals’ win. Louisville’s win brings their record to 8-5, while EKU falls to 6-7.

Next up: The Cards will face North Carolina on New Year’s Day at the KFC Yum! Center. Game Time 6pm.

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