Louisville Cardinals Dominate Pittsburgh Panthers
In a commanding performance, the 20th-ranked Louisville Cardinals dominated the Pittsburgh Panthers with a lopsided score of 100-59 on Saturday night in Pittsburgh. Leading the charge for Louisville was Ryan Conwell, who delivered a standout performance with 24 points, including five baskets from beyond the arc. This impressive showing was complemented by strong contributions from all five starters, as J’Vonne Hadley chipped in 17 points, while Sanadra Fru and Adrian Wooley each added 12 points. Additionally, Isaac McKneeley scored 11 points, showcasing the team’s depth and offensive prowess.
Efficient Performance and Strong Start
The Cardinals displayed remarkable efficiency, connecting on 63.2% of their field goal attempts (36 of 57) and hitting 51.7% (15 of 29) from long range. Furthermore, they dominated the boards, securing 35 rebounds compared to Pittsburgh’s 23.
Louisville got off to a quick start, racing to a 13-0 lead. By halftime, the Cardinals had established a significant advantage, leading 53-22 after a blistering segment in which they outscored Pittsburgh 18-1, marking a commanding high of 39-8 at one stage. This strong win served as a crucial rebound for the Cardinals, who had lost to No. 16 Virginia earlier in the week.
Pittsburgh’s Struggles
As for Pittsburgh, Brandin Cummings led the Panthers scoring off the bench with 11 points. However, the team struggled with accuracy, shooting just 38.2% (21 of 55) from the field. This latest defeat marked their fourth loss in the last five games, leaving their record at 8-10 overall and 1-4 in the ACC.
Injuries and Upcoming Matches
Notably, Louisville’s five-star freshman guard Mikel Brown Jr. missed his ninth consecutive game, while key substitute Khani Rooks was sidelined due to illness.
Looking ahead, Louisville will return home to face Virginia Tech on Saturday, while Pittsburgh is set to travel to Boston College for their next matchup on Wednesday night.
