"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.
