January 28, 2025
By Robyn White
On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, the University of Louisville men’s basketball team continued their winning streak of 10 games with a commanding 72-59 victory over Wake Forest at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
Photos: Roscelle Griffin
The Cardinals’ offense was led by Terrence Edwards Jr., who scored 18 points, and Reyne Smith, who added 16 points, each contributing four three-pointers. Chucky Hepburn also made a significant impact with 14 points and eight assists.
Louisville established an early lead, going up 22-11, and expanded it to 45-21 by halftime. The team’s defense forced 15 turnovers from Wake Forest, while committing only nine themselves. This victory improved Louisville’s season record to 16-5 overall and 9-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
This win also marked the end of a three-game losing streak against Wake Forest, highlighting the Cardinals’ resurgence this season under head coach Pat Kelsey, a former Wake Forest assistant.
Looking ahead, Louisville is set to face Georgia Tech on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia, with tip-off scheduled for 3:45 p.m.
Roscelle Griffin, a talented photographer from Johnson City, Tennessee, excelled as a women’s basketball player at the University of Louisville. Her passion for photography, ignited by her grandmother’s gift of a Polaroid camera, now drives her to capture moments that transport viewers into a world of boldness and excitement. Roscelle’s media company, 502 Media Now, specializes in sports videography and photography, showcasing the dynamic world of sports while also excelling in real estate, headshots, weddings, and events.
