Cardinals Soar Past Demon Deacons at KFC Yum! Center in Dominant Display
The Louisville Cardinals, ranked 15th, showcased their dominance on the court with an impressive 83-62 victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. The Cardinals' record now stands at an impressive tally, while the Demon Deacons are left to reflect on their performance. The home team's scoring was consistent throughout the game, starting strong with 20 points in the first quarter and sealing their win with a solid 17 points in the final quarter.
The Cardinals' offense was firing on all cylinders as they shot an exceptional 55 percent from the field across all quarters. Their sharpshooting was particularly evident from beyond the arc where they hit seven out of eleven attempts, translating to a remarkable 64 percent success rate from three-point range. Inside the paint, they were just as effective, amassing a total of 40 points.
On defense, Louisville proved to be tenacious as well. They outrebounded Wake Forest by securing 32 rebounds compared to their opponents' 27. Moreover, they managed to turn up eight steals and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 23 points off them. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at a positive figure of 1.06 indicating good ball movement and decision-making.
Wake Forest had moments of brilliance but struggled to keep pace with Louisville's intensity throughout the game. Shooting at a lower overall field goal percentage of just around half that of Louisville's efficiency (43 percent), they found it hard to close down gaps quickly enough despite making more than half of their two-point attempts (55 percent) and nearly all free throws (90 percent). Points in paint for Wake Forest totaled up to only slightly more than half that achieved by Louisville (24), which underscored one area where they were outplayed.
As fans look forward to future games, attention turns toward another challenging matchup for the Cardinals who will face off against Clemson Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum on January 18th at approximately seven o'clock PM Eastern Time Zone. This away game will be broadcasted live via ACC Network Extra for fans wishing not only witness but also support their team during this anticipated encounter.