Mike James scored 25 points, JJ Traynor slammed home a go-ahead dunk with seven seconds remaining and Louisville edged UMBC 94-93 in a season opener. Traynor’s basket was the difference after Khydarius Smith missed the second of two free throws with one second left and a chance to tie.
Louisville guard Ty-Laur Johnson goes up for a layup past Maryland Baltimore County guard Ace Valentine during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Louisville won 94-93. Louisville guard Ty-Laur Johnson drives past Maryland Baltimore County guard Ace Valentine during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Louisville won 94-93.
James sank 6 of 12 shots from the floor and 13 of his 14 free throws for the Cardinals, who didn’t pick up their first win last season until their 10th game. Traynor and fellow reserve Ty-Laur Johnson, a freshman, scored 13 and 12, respectively. Tre White and Skyy Clark added 11 points apiece. White grabbed nine rebounds; Clark had three assists.
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