Louisville Edges UTEP 77-74, Ends Losing Streak

The Louisville Cardinals narrowly defeated the UTEP Miners 77-74, snapping a three-game losing streak and improving their record to 6-4. Terrence Edwards Jr. played a pivotal role, scoring 22 points, 16 of which came in the second half, as Louisville overcame a halftime deficit. J'Vonne Hadley contributed a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds, while the Cardinals struggled with three-point shooting and turnovers against UTEP's strong defense. UTEP capitalized on Louisville's fouls, scoring a significant portion of their points from the free-throw line. Despite the win, Louisville's performance raised concerns ahead of their upcoming game against archrival Kentucky, with both teams dealing with challenges including Louisville's multiple player injuries.