Louisville had a promising start to the game, leading with 11:12 remaining in the first half. They even outscored Kentucky in the second half. However, it was the final minutes of the opening frame that made all the difference.
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Down the stretch, it was the talented freshmen from Kentucky who stepped up and handled the pressure with composure. This was evident in the game’s final moments, as Kentucky’s freshman players scored the team’s last eight points and a remarkable 18 of their final 20. Rob Dillingham, who came off the bench, led UK with 17 points, followed by fellow freshman D.J. Wagner with 14 points and Aaron Bradshaw with 12. Reed Sheppard contributed 11 points off the bench as well, while Justin Edwards added another eight points. Overall, the freshmen accounted for an impressive 62 of Kentucky’s 87 points.
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– The Cardinals are coming off a thrilling overtime win against New Mexico State, with head coach Kenny Payne securing his first overtime victory. Meanwhile, Bellarmine suffered a close 62-58 loss on the road against West Virginia coached by former Cardinal assistant Scott Davenport.
