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sports2 years ago

"Louisville and Indiana Compete for 3rd Place in Empire Classic Showdown"

The Louisville Cardinals and Indiana Hoosiers will face off in the Empire Classic Third Place Game at Madison Square Garden. Indiana leads the series 11-9, but Louisville has a chance to win if they maintain the same level of focus and effort they showed in their last game against Texas. Indiana's big man transfer, Kel'el Ware, has been a standout player for the Hoosiers, while Malik Reneau has been a primary offensive threat. Indiana's main issues have been shooting from behind the arc and rebounding. Louisville has lost four consecutive early season tournament games and will look to break that streak.

via Card Chronicle|
#college-basketball#empire-classic#indiana-hoosiers
sports2 years ago

Texas vs. UConn: A Clash of College Basketball Titans

The No. 15 Texas Longhorns secured a spot in the Empire Classic finals against the No. 5 UConn Huskies after a buzzer-beating win over the Louisville Cardinals. Texas will need to improve their three-point shooting and defend without fouling to have a chance against UConn. The size of the Huskies could pose a challenge for Texas, who will look to score in transition and create spacing in the halfcourt. UConn leads the all-time series between the two teams, but Texas will aim to pull off an upset. The game will be televised on ESPNU at 6:00 p.m. Central.

via Burnt Orange Nation|
#college-basketball#empire-classic#game-preview
sports2 years ago

"Louisville's Valiant Effort Falls Short as No. 19 Texas Secures 81-80 Victory with Buzzer-Beater"

Louisville basketball showed significant improvement and fought hard against No. 19 Texas in the Empire Classic, but ultimately lost 81-80 on a buzzer-beater by Max Abmas. Coach Kenny Payne praised his team's effort and challenged them to continue fighting and improving. Brandon Huntley-Hatfield played well but needs to improve his conditioning. Despite defensive lapses, Louisville battled on the boards and attacked the basket. The game showcased a level of play that Louisville hasn't seen in a long time.

via WDRB|
#empire-classic#kenny-payne#louisville-basketball
sports2 years ago

"Malik Reneau's Performance Shines in Indiana's Loss to UConn"

IU basketball suffered a tough loss against UConn in the Empire Classic, with coach Mike Woodson acknowledging that the team was out-toughed. Player ratings highlighted the struggles of key starters, including Xavier Johnson and Kel'el Ware, who faced challenges from UConn's Donavan Clingan. Malik Reneau stood out offensively with 18 points, while Trey Galloway and Mackenzie Mgbako received lower ratings for their limited impact. The bench players also faced difficulties, with Gabe Cupps and Payton Sparks struggling against UConn's guards. CJ Gunn showed promise defensively but missed crucial shots. Overall, IU basketball needs to address their toughness and performance issues to improve.

via IndyStar|
#empire-classic#iu-basketball#player-ratings
sports2 years ago

No. 19 Texas Faces Louisville in Empire Classic Showdown

The Louisville Cardinals (2-1) will face off against the No. 19 Texas Longhorns (3-0) in the Empire Classic Semifinals at Madison Square Garden. Texas is favored by 17.5 points, and the game will feature a matchup between dynamic guards Max Abmas and Tyrese Hunter. Louisville will need to improve their defense against guards and find ways to limit Texas' three-point shooting. The winner of the game will advance to the championship game against the winner of UConn vs. Indiana.

via Card Chronicle|
#college-basketball#empire-classic#louisville-cardinals
sports2 years ago

"2023 Empire Classic: UConn, Indiana, Texas, and Louisville Set to Battle at Madison Square Garden"

The 2023 Empire Classic, featuring Indiana, UConn, Louisville, and Texas, will take place at Madison Square Garden. Indiana will face UConn, while Louisville will play against Texas in the opening matchups. The winners will meet in the championship game, while the losers will play for third place. Indiana's success in the tournament may depend on the status of Xavier Johnson, who suffered a foot injury. UConn, the standout team, has won the national championship and is currently ranked fourth in the KenPom ratings. Texas is favored to advance to the championship game, while Louisville is looking to bounce back from a challenging season.

via Inside the Hall|
#empire-classic#indiana#louisville