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Brazile Explodes: Arkansas Shocks Louisville 89-80
4 Dec
Summary
- Trevon Brazile led Arkansas with 21 points.
- Arkansas defeated Louisville for their first loss.
- Louisville rallied but couldn't overcome deficit.
No. 25 Arkansas secured a significant victory, defeating the previously undefeated No. 6 Louisville Cardinals 89-80. Trevon Brazile was the standout player, scoring 21 points, with five Arkansas players reaching double-digit scoring. The Razorbacks established a commanding 18-point lead by halftime, demonstrating strong offensive execution.
Louisville, which had not lost a game this season, struggled to find its rhythm in the first half, shooting only 33%. However, the Cardinals mounted a strong comeback in the second half, improving their shooting to 50% and narrowing the deficit to just four points late in the game.
Despite Louisville's determined rally, an impressive alley-oop dunk by Brazile on a pass from Darius Acuff Jr. sealed the win for Arkansas. The Razorbacks' resilience and effective free-throw shooting, making 27 of 35 attempts, proved crucial in holding off the Cardinals' final push.
