Kentucky was able to stop the bleeding Tuesday night in Nashville. They will now…
college basketball
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Reeves joins a group of front-runners for the prestigious honor. Players who didn’t make the late season list are still eligible for the Wooden Award National Ballot, which consists of the top 15 players who have proven their qualifications to their universities. The Wooden Award All American Team will be revealed during the “Elite Eight” week of the NCAA Tournament, and the winner will be announced following the tournament’s conclusion in April.
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In a balanced scoring attack, all 11 players on the Louisville roster contributed points in the win, marking the third time this season that this feat has been achieved. Leading the way for the Cardinals was Jayda Curry, who tallied a team-high 15 points on efficient shooting from the field and beyond the arc. Curry has been in excellent form during the month of January, scoring in double figures in four out of her last five games.
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Reeves had a slow start to the game, only making one of his first five shots. However, he quickly rebounded and went on to convert nine of his 20 attempts from the floor, including four successful three-pointers. This performance marked the tenth time this season that Reeves has scored at least 20 points.
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Coming off a tough loss to No. 12 Duke, the Cardinals are currently on a four-game losing streak. On the other hand, Virginia has been on a three-game winning streak, including an overtime victory over NC State in their last game.
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Antonio Reeves and Tre Mitchell, experienced veterans on the team, are well aware of the challenges that await the Cats in hostile environments like Bud Walton Arena. Mitchell understands that every game against Kentucky is a big one for the opposing fans.
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Jefferson, a transfer from James Madison, has emerged as one of the Cardinals’ key scoring options this season. She currently leads the team in scoring, averaging 12.2 points per game. Additionally, she ranks second on the team in assists (2.5) and steals (1.3) per game, as well as third in rebounding (4.1) per game. Jefferson has shown great efficiency as a scorer, shooting over 50 percent from the field in 12 games this season. She has also been exceptional from the free-throw line, boasting an impressive 89.7 percent shooting percentage.
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Antonio Reeves also contributed 15 points for Kentucky, although he struggled with his shooting, making just 6 of 18 attempts from the floor. Tre Mitchell provided additional support with 13 points and five rebounds. However, Kentucky’s final score of 62 points was the lowest they have recorded all season.
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Louisville has had a rough stretch, losing their last three games, including a 90-65 defeat at the hands of Wake Forest. This game against Duke will be their fourth consecutive road game against teams that have been undefeated at home this season. Duke, on the other hand, had their eight-game winning streak snapped in a 80-76 loss to Pitt.
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The Wildcats, currently ranked eighth in the AP poll, showcased their offensive firepower in their recent win. Antonio Reeves led the team with an impressive 27-point performance, followed by Rob Dillingham with 16 points off the bench. Tre Mitchell was also efficient, scoring 15 points on a perfect shooting night.