Louisville Secures Win, Double Bye in ACC Tourney

The Louisville Cardinals secured a 71-66 victory over Virginia Tech, ensuring a double bye in the upcoming ACC Tournament and marking a significant improvement from the previous season with 14 more wins. Despite struggling with shooting efficiency, Louisville compensated with strong paint play, scoring 44 points there and maintaining resilience to secure the win. Chucky Hepburn and Terrence Edwards Jr. played crucial roles in the victory, contributing significantly in the latter stages of the game. The Cardinals boast a 22-6 overall and a 15-2 ACC record, highlighting their strong season performance. Meanwhile, the Kentucky Wildcats have excelled under coach Mark Pope, ranking fifth in college basketball for offense due to exceptional ball movement that leads to open shots and high scores, notably averaging 85.7 points per game.