By Derek DeBurger
No. 6 Louisville overcame a rough first half to defeat the Cincinnati Bearcats in the Hoops Classic.
Louisville avoided becoming the first ranked team to lose to an unranked opponent this season.
Ready or not
After getting the first points of the game on three free throws from Isaac McKneely, Louisville was outmatched physically.
After Mikel Brown Jr. went 1-for-2 at the line himself to take a 4-2 lead, Cincy went on a 13-0 run.
During the run, Louisville looked uncomfortable in a way they haven’t looked all year.