Louisville basketball dominated the Battle of the Bluegrass as the Cardinals snapped their three-game losing streak to Kentucky with their 96-88 win this evening. The Cardinals were once up as big as 20 points tonight, and the KFC Yum! Center was buzzing all night long.
The Cards saw their backcourt dominate, as their three stars accounted for 61 of their 96 points. The Cardinals' win over Kentucky doesn't just give them bragging rights, but it sends a message to the nation that this Cardinals squad has what it takes to go the distance. Louisville was led by high intensity on the defensive side, while controlling the pace of the game and splashing 13 3-pointers.