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No. 11 Louisville Blasts South Carolina State 104–45 in Season Opener

The debut underlined Year 2 momentum for Pat Kelsey with stifling defense, 25 forced turnovers, 23 assists, plus a 59–15 halftime edge.

Overview

  • Louisville's 44-point halftime lead was its largest on record back to at least 1975, according to team statistician Kelly Dickey.
  • Khani Rooths led five double-figure scorers with 20 points, while Isaac McKneely added 17, J'Vonne Hadley 13, and freshman Mikel Brown Jr. posted 11 points with six assists.
  • The Cardinals shot 53.2% from the field and assisted on 23 of 33 made baskets, highlighting the offense's unselfish play.
  • South Carolina State shot 22.8% and committed 25 turnovers that Louisville converted into 36 points; Rayniel Wright scored 11 for the Bulldogs.
  • The 59-point final margin ranks as the sixth-largest in Louisville program history, with Jackson State visiting next on Thursday.