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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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.
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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.
