miami

Louisville is coming off a crucial 80-71 road win against Miami on Wednesday, marking their first true road victory in over two calendar years. The Cardinals finished the game on a 9-0 run and held the Hurricanes scoreless for the final 3:30 of play. Meanwhile, NC State had their four-game winning streak snapped with a 67-54 home loss to top-10 North Carolina.

Miami entered the game with an impressive home record, winning nine out of nine games at the Watsco Center this season. However, Louisville’s stout defense limited Miami’s high-powered offense to just 38.8% shooting, including a meager 27.8% in the second half. The Cardinals capitalized on the Hurricanes’ 13 turnovers, scoring 24 points off of them.

When asked about how the team finished the game compared to their loss against Kansas, Calipari credited their focus on shortening the game and making baskets. He emphasized the importance of sticking to the game plan and avoiding breakdowns in discipline. He also praised the team’s speed and their ability to run the court effectively.

UK head coach John Calipari praised Sheppard for his hard work and dedication to improving his game. Calipari acknowledged that Sheppard was not always known for his shooting ability but has made significant strides by putting in the extra hours in the gym. Calipari drew comparisons to former Wildcat Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and other players who built their own confidence through hard work.

The senior quarterback’s most memorable play came in the final minutes of the game when he connected with wide receiver Kevin Coleman for a 58-yard scoring pass, ultimately securing the win for the Cardinals. This triumphant play also secured Louisville’s spot in their first-ever Atlantic Coast Conference title game against Florida State, which will take place on December 2nd at Bank of America in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Plummer’s statistics for the game were impressive, completing 24-of-37 passes for 309 yards and three touchdowns. This marked his third game of the season with three touchdowns and over 300 yards passing. The senior quarterback demonstrated his prowess by connecting with wide receiver Kevin Coleman for a 58-yard scoring pass in the final moments of the game, ultimately sealing the victory for the Cards.

The highly anticipated ACC Football Championship Game will kick off at 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 2nd, and will be televised on ABC. The game will take place at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. This year marks the 14th time in the last 15 years that the game will be held in primetime.

Louisville comes into the game with a 9-1 record after a thrilling 31-24 comeback victory over Virginia last week. Isaac Guerendo’s 73-yard touchdown run with three minutes remaining sealed the win for the Cardinals. Despite overcoming a 14-0 halftime deficit, Virginia couldn’t hold on as Louisville tied the game with a 52-yard touchdown pass to Ahmari Huggins-Bruce.