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Cardinals Rally Past Miami for ACC Final Berth
12 Mar
Summary
- Louisville overcame a deficit to beat SMU, advancing in the ACC Tournament.
- Ryan Conwell's late baskets secured a 62-58 victory over SMU.
- Louisville previously defeated Miami 92-89 in their last regular-season game.
The Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team secured a spot in the ACC Tournament semifinals following a thrilling come-from-behind victory against SMU. Despite trailing late in the game, Louisville emerged victorious with a 62-58 win, thanks to clutch performances in the closing minutes. Ryan Conwell, a Second-Team All-ACC selection, was instrumental, sinking key baskets that sealed the win for his team.
This hard-fought victory propels the No. 24 AP-ranked Cardinals into a highly anticipated rematch against the Miami Hurricanes. The Cardinals previously faced the Hurricanes just last week on the final day of the regular season. In that matchup, Louisville defeated Miami, then ranked No. 23, with a score of 92-89 at the Watsco Center.
Miami enters the semifinal as the No. 3 seed, having achieved a significant turnaround under first-year head coach Jai Lucas. The Hurricanes' performance this season marks their most successful since reaching the Final Four in the 2022-23 season. This encounter marks the 25th all-time meeting between Louisville and Miami, with the Cardinals holding a historical advantage.
