Chucky Hepburn's 37 Points Propel Louisville Past Pitt, 79-68

Chucky Hepburn had a standout performance, scoring a career-high 37 points, leading the No. 19 Louisville Cardinals to a 79-68 victory over the Pittsburgh Panthers. The win marked Louisville's seventh consecutive victory and improved their record to 23-6 (16-2 ACC), tying the program record for conference wins. Hepburn's first-half shooting was remarkable, making six consecutive three-pointers, while he also contributed significantly from the free-throw line, going 13 of 17 overall. Terrence Edwards Jr. supported with 23 points, and the team's ability to capitalize on fouls helped them secure the win despite being outrebounded. Coach Pat Kelsey praised Hepburn's leadership and exceptional performance, while Pitt's coach acknowledged Hepburn as the best guard they faced this season. The game atmosphere was electric, with a season-high crowd of 18,459 fans cheering on the Cardinals.