The Louisville Cardinals defeated Clemson 74-64, handing the Tigers their first ACC loss of the season. The Cardinals extended their winning streak to five games.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Three days after delivering a 20-point blowout at Virginia, the Louisville men's basketball program has added another statement victory. Returning to the KFC Yum! Center for a massive ACC showdown against Clemson, the Cardinals took full advantage of the opportunity to bolster their resume, claiming a 74-64 victory over the Tigers on Tuesday night.
Louisville (11-5, 4-1 ACC) not only hands Clemson (12-4, 4-1 ACC) their first conference loss of the season, but extend their winning streak to five consecutive - the longest so far under first year head coach Pat Kelsey. Additionally, Louisville moves to 6-5 so far this season against Quadrant 1 and 2 teams in the NET. Of Louisville's 15 remaining games, just six are against Quad 1 and 2 teams. Basketball is a game of runs and momentum, and the first half was a testament to that. Louisville opened the game up 12-6, but that was countered by a 17-5 Clemson run. The Cardinals responded with a 7-0 spurt, but then the Tigers poured in a 9-4 stretch to go up six with just over three minutes to halftime. However, it was Louisville that went into the locker room with all the momentum. Aided heavily by Hadley, who scored 18 points in the first half alone, the Cardinals ended the half on a 14-1 run to go into the break with a 42-35 advantage. Next up, Louisville heads back on the road for another crucial matchup - this time at Pitt. Tip-off against the Panthers is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 11 at 12:00 p.m. EST.
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