Louisville's Hepburn Scores Buzzer-Beater, Advances to ACC Semifinals

In a thrilling ACC Tournament quarterfinal, Louisville's Chucky Hepburn hit a buzzer-beater to secure a dramatic 75-73 victory over Stanford, marking the Cardinals' first quarterfinal win in the tournament's history. Louisville, which had trailed by 15 points in the second half, mounted a comeback led by Hepburn, who finished with 20 points despite struggling earlier in the game. The pivotal moment came after a missed three-pointer by teammate Terrence Edwards Jr.; the ball fortuitously landed in Hepburn's hands, allowing him to score just as time expired. Coach Pat Kelsey praised the 'basketball gods' for the fortunate turn of events, reflecting on the team's remarkable turnaround this season. With this win, Louisville advances to the semifinals, riding a ten-game winning streak and a 20-1 record since mid-December. Hepburn's clutch performance has solidified his role as a key player in the Cardinals' resurgence under Kelsey.