On Wednesday night, the #7 ranked Cavaliers secured a narrow 61-58 victory over the Louisville Cardinals in an intense game. The match was a thrilling ride of emotions, with both teams battling it out until the final seconds. In the end, the Cardinals had an opportunity to level the score with a crucial three-point attempt, but unfortunately missed the shot.
After the conclusion of the game, a dispute arose when players from Virginia, Ben Vander Plas and Kihei Clark, claimed that the ball used in the second half was not properly inflated. This controversy came to light when Vander Plas showed an official how his fingers sank into the ball during the game, and Clark handed the ball to their head coach, Tony Bennett, to demonstrate that it felt flat. The incident sparked a heated debate among fans and analysts alike.
Investigation Coming?
It remains to be seen if there will be an investigation by ACC officials. If the Virginia players reported the issue to the officials, then it should have been addressed during the game itself.
Louisville should be proud of their efforts, especially the contributions of Ellis, who finished with 21 points, and Withers, who had 12 points and eight rebounds.
