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Chucky Hepburn's Buzzer-Beater Propels No. 13 Louisville to ACC Semifinals

Louisville overcame a 15-point second-half deficit to secure a dramatic 75-73 win over Stanford in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals.

Mar 13, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard RJ Davis (4) handles the ball against Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Efton Reid III (4) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Mar 13, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Kon Knueppel (7) brings the ball up court against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Mar 13, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Chucky Hepburn (24) drives to the basket against Stanford Cardinal forward Chisom Okpara (10) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Mar 13, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers guard Chase Hunter (1) drives to the basket against the Southern Methodist Mustangs during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Chucky Hepburn hit a game-winning jumper at the buzzer, lifting Louisville to a 75-73 victory against Stanford in the ACC quarterfinals.
  • Louisville rallied from a 15-point deficit in the second half, extending their winning streak to 10 games and improving to 26-6 on the season.
  • Terrence Edwards led the Cardinals with 25 points, while Hepburn added 20 points and played a pivotal role in the comeback effort.
  • Stanford's Maxime Raynaud fouled out late in the second half, a turning point that allowed Louisville to seize momentum and take the lead.
  • The Cardinals will face the winner of Clemson and SMU in the semifinals, marking their first ACC semifinal appearance since joining the league in 2014.