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Louisville's basketball team continued their ACC struggles with an 83-70 loss to Pittsburgh, marking their third consecutive conference defeat. Despite Mike James' 23-point effort, Louisville's turnovers and defensive lapses allowed Pitt to secure a comfortable victory, with Blake Hinson scoring 21 points. This loss extends Louisville's losing streak against Pitt to four games, as they remain winless in ACC play.
The University of Louisville men's basketball team suffered a 83-70 defeat at home against the Pittsburgh Panthers, extending their losing streak to three games and dropping to 0-3 in the ACC. Despite shooting well, Louisville was plagued by 18 turnovers and a lackluster defensive performance. Injuries and a short bench have continued to challenge the team, with Coach Kenny Payne highlighting the need for mental focus and smarter play. The Cardinals' next game is against Miami, with low win probability predictions for their upcoming ACC regular-season games.
The Louisville Cardinals are set to face the Pittsburgh Panthers in an ACC basketball matchup with both teams seeking their first league win of the season. Pittsburgh, favored by 8.5 points, leads the series against Louisville but has recently lost two games. The Panthers excel in rebounding and three-point defense, while Louisville is strong in free-throw attempts and has a solid home game record against Pitt. Key players to watch include Pitt's leading scorer Blake Hinson and freshman standout Carlton Carrington. Louisville has announced that freshman center Dennis Evans will not be medically cleared to play moving forward. Ken Pomeroy predicts a Pittsburgh victory with a score of 76-68.
Syracuse Orange men's basketball team rallied from an 11-point deficit to defeat the Pittsburgh Panthers 81-73, improving their all-time series lead and ACC play record against Pittsburgh. Quadir Copeland starred with a career-high 22 points, and the bench contributed significantly with 52 points and over half of the team's rebounds. Syracuse showcased their depth and versatility, particularly from the bench and in the center position, and defended their home court to remain undefeated at the JMA Wireless Dome this season.