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Chucky Hepburn’s Buzzer-Beater Secures Louisville's Comeback Win Over Stanford

Louisville rallied from a 15-point deficit to defeat Stanford 75-73, advancing to the ACC semifinals for the first time since joining the conference.

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 10-foot jumper at the buzzer to lift Louisville past Stanford in the ACC quarterfinals, securing a 75-73 victory.
  • Louisville overcame a 15-point second-half deficit, fueled by Hepburn’s 20 points and Terrence Edwards Jr.’s game-high 25 points.
  • Stanford’s Maxime Raynaud scored 17 points but fouled out with nine minutes left, a turning point in the game’s momentum.
  • The win marks Louisville’s 10th consecutive victory and advances them to the ACC semifinals for the first time since joining the conference in 2014.
  • Stanford, in its first ACC tournament appearance, is likely headed to the NIT after the narrow loss.