The first meeting between Louisville and Pitt this season ended in a 74-44 victory for the Cardinals. Although the final score was lopsided, the game remained competitive for much of the matchup. Louisville only held a four-point lead before hitting a buzzer-beater to close the first half with a seven-point advantage. In the third quarter, the Cardinals pulled away, eventually outscoring the Panthers 26-6 in the final quarter.
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In their previous game, Louisville held the Panthers to just 44 points, marking the second consecutive game in which they kept their opponent below 50 points. The Cardinals’ strong defensive efforts have been paying off, as they have held their opponents to less than 60 points in three of their last four games. Their road win against Pitt was their second conference victory on the road after snapping Miami’s 17-game home winning streak on New Year’s Eve.
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The Cardinals showcased a balanced scoring effort, with seven players contributing eight or more points in the rout. Leading the way was Sydney Taylor, who dropped 13 points and sank three three-pointers, accompanied by four rebounds and four assists. Nyla Harris emerged as a force on the boards, claiming six rebounds along with eight points. Eylia Love led the team in dishing out assists with five, while also adding eight points. In total, the Cardinals registered 20 assists on 30 made shots throughout the game.
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The Cardinals will face off against the Panthers on Thursday, January 11 at 6 p.m. ET. The game will be aired nationally on the ACC Network. Louisville has a strong history against Pitt, leading the series 25-2. Since joining the ACC, the Cardinals have remained undefeated against the Panthers in conference matchups.
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The Cardinals are coming off a disappointing 77-53 loss to Virginia in their first game of 2024. On the other hand, the Panthers suffered a 70-57 defeat at the hands of North Carolina, extending their winless streak to three games in ACC play.
