No. 5 Kentucky Tops Louisville 93-85

In a thrilling NCAA basketball rivalry matchup, No. 5 Kentucky overcame Louisville 93-85, with Lamont Butler shining in his return from injury, scoring a career-high 33 points on a perfect 10-for-10 shooting performance. Kentucky's strong first half saw them shoot 70% and build a significant lead, but Louisville, led by Chucky Hepburn and Terrence Edwards Jr., mounted several comebacks, narrowing the score to just three points at times. Despite shooting 44.3% from the field and hitting a season-high 14 three-pointers, Louisville's short rotation and missed free throws ultimately hindered their efforts. Otega Oweh contributed 17 points for Kentucky, while Hepburn and Edwards scored 26 and 23 points, respectively, for the Cardinals. The Wildcats improved to 10-1 on the season, while Louisville dropped to 6-5. Both teams now prepare for their upcoming conference games, with Kentucky facing Ohio State and Louisville taking on Florida State.