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Louisville head coach Kenny Payne acknowledged the Hokies’ dominance in the second half, stating, “They took the fight to us, especially in the second half. They’re a well-coached team, hard-fighting team, and hard to beat at home. I thought we did a lot of things well, but at critical times I just thought we made mistakes. Especially in the second half, they shot 48% and made 19 of 23 free throws. To me, that’s the game.”

The Cardinals are entering the contest with a two-game winning streak after securing victories against New Mexico State and Bellarmine. On the other hand, the Hokies have dropped their last two games against Florida Atlantic and Auburn.

One of the notable achievements from the Duke game was Louisville’s first-ever shutout against a ranked opponent. The Cardinals’ defense held Duke to just 202 yards of total offense and 51 rushing yards. This stellar defensive performance marks the third straight game in which Louisville has held their opponents to under 300 yards of total offense, and the fourth straight game in which they have held their opponents to under 100 rushing yards.

Fans attending the game on Saturday are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items and hygiene products. Collection bins will be conveniently placed outside all entry gates, making it easy for fans to make their contributions. Additionally, volunteers will be stationed at the Kroger Ultimate Tailgate in the Planet Fitness Purple Lot to collect any donations.

Coach Brohm emphasized the defensive performance, highlighting the team’s ability to apply pressure on the quarterback and disrupt opponents’ passing game. He credited the coaching staff for their preparation and game plan, as well as the unselfishness of the offense in complementing the defense. Brohm also discussed the importance of depth and the role of the transfer portal in adding talented players to the team.