The Louisville Cardinals men’s basketball team (4-3) bounced back from a sluggish first half to defeat crosstown rival Bellarmine Knights (2-6) 73-68 at the KFC Yum! Center on Wednesday night.
Game Recap
Louisville trailed by five points at halftime but came alive in the second half, shooting 55% from the field and making 16 of 22 free throws. The Cardinals used a 19-3 run to take control of the game in the middle of the second half, led by sophomore guard Skyy Clark’s 21 points.
Bellarmine made a late push, cutting the lead to two points with four minutes remaining, but Louisville made nine free throws down the stretch to seal the victory.
Key Contributors
- Skyy Clark: Led all scorers with 21 points, including two key 3-pointers in the second half.
- Tre White: Added 14 points, four rebounds, and three assists.
- Mike James: Chipped in with 10 points.
- Brandon Huntley-Hatfield: Tallied nine points and 10 rebounds.
- Ty-Laur Johnson: Contributed eight points and five assists.
Up Next
The Cardinals will hit the road to begin ACC play, facing off against the Virginia Tech Hokies at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday in Blacksburg, Virginia. The game will be broadcast on the ACC Network.
Additional Notes
- The victory tied Louisville’s win total from last season.
- The Cardinals avenged last year’s one-point loss to Bellarmine.
- Louisville’s free-throw shooting was crucial in the win, as they made 21 of 24 attempts in the second half.
- The Cardinals entered the game leading the country in free-throw attempts, but shot zero in the first half after drawing just three fouls.
- Louisville will look to carry their momentum into ACC play, starting with their matchup against Virginia Tech on Sunday.
