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Louisville's Overtime Surge Crushes Tar Heels
15 Dec
Summary
- Louisville outscored UNC 10-0 in overtime for victory.
- Skylar Jones and Imari Berry were key offensive players for Louisville.
- Taliyah Henderson led UNC with 13 points on perfect shooting.
The Louisville Cardinals emerged victorious over the North Carolina Tar Heels in a tightly contested overtime basketball game. Louisville's exceptional performance in the extra period saw them outscore their opponents 10-0, clinching the win.
Key players like Skylar Jones and Imari Berry were instrumental, contributing crucial baskets and free throws. Berry's clutch free throw at the end of regulation forced overtime tied at 66. Taliyah Henderson was a standout for the Tar Heels, scoring a team-high 13 points on perfect 5-for-5 shooting, including three three-pointers.
Louisville established an early lead, maintaining a 38-33 advantage at halftime. Though North Carolina briefly took the lead in the third quarter, Louisville responded with an 11-0 run. Ultimately, the Cardinals' superior overtime execution secured the victory, despite late-game heroics from UNC.
