Louisville Defeats North Carolina 83-70 in Key ACC Matchup

Chucky Hepburn's 26-point performance propels Louisville past North Carolina, securing their third consecutive victory and surpassing last season's win total.

Louisville improved to 9-5 overall and 2-1 in ACC play with an 83-70 win over North Carolina in Louisville on Wednesday night.
Chucky Hepburn led the Cardinals with 26 points, including 19 in the second half, and sparked a decisive 12-0 run late in the game.
North Carolina tied the game twice in the second half but struggled with shooting consistency, finishing at 32.4% in the first half and 41.4% overall.
Louisville has already surpassed its total wins from last season, following a major roster overhaul under new head coach Pat Kelsey.
Ian Jackson led the Tar Heels with 23 points, while RJ Davis, last year's ACC scoring champion, was limited to 12 points on 4-for-14 shooting.