Louisville routs SMU 98-73, wins ninth straight

No. 25 Louisville secured a decisive 98-73 victory over SMU, marking their first win as a ranked team in four years. Reyne Smith led the Cardinals with 30 points, including a career-high 10 three-pointers, while Chucky Hepburn set a school record with 16 assists. Louisville dominated early, building a 32-point lead and finishing with strong shooting statistics of 46% from the field and 45% from three-point range. SMU, despite entering the game with the best offense in the ACC, struggled significantly, shooting just 20.7% in the first half and failing to recover from a large deficit. The win extends Louisville's current winning streak to nine games, as they prepare for their next matchup against Wake Forest. SMU's recent performance raises concerns as they have lost key games against ranked opponents this season.