The Cards fall to the University of Tennessee 77-55

November 9, 2024

The Louisville Men’s Basketball team took on the Tennessee Volunteers in a thrilling basketball matchup at the KFC YUM! Center in front of 16,976 fans. The Vols entered the game ranked No. 12, and it was the first real test for the Cards this year.

The Volunteers’ Zakai Zeigler and Chaz Lanier led the way, scoring 19 points to secure the win. Tennessee had an impressive field goal percentage of 56% and shot 52% from three-point land. These were key factors in their victory over the Cards. Louisville was led by Reyne Smith’s 18 points. The Cards shot 100% from the free throw line, making 13-13.

The match-up was part of a home-and home series, with the next game scheduled to take place in Knoxville, Tenneseee on December 16, 2025. The Vols have been on a roll with this win marking their second victory of the season.

The Cards are back in action on November 19, 2024, at 7 pm against hometown Bellarmine University.

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