Louisville defeats Miami 88-78 in ACC matchup

In a closely contested match, the Louisville Cardinals secured an 88-78 victory over the Miami Hurricanes despite missing key players due to injuries. Terrence Edwards Jr. shone with a season-high 27 points and 10 assists, while Reyne Smith added 26 points, leading Louisville to improve their record to 18-6 (11-2 ACC). The Hurricanes, despite interim head coach Bill Courtney's absence due to illness, managed to keep the game competitive with A.J. Staton-McCray scoring 22 points and Matthew Cleveland contributing 21. Louisville's strong first-half performance, shooting 54.1%, helped them maintain control, although Miami closed the gap to just three points at one stage in the second half. The Cardinals' victory marks a significant improvement, as they have now matched their total ACC wins from the past three seasons combined. The Hurricanes, on the other hand, continue to struggle, with their record now standing at 5-18 (1-11 ACC).