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Hurricanes and Cardinals Clash Again in ACC Quarterfinals
12 Mar
Summary
- Miami and Louisville meet for second time in six days.
- Louisville won the previous matchup 92-89.
- Mikel Brown Jr. remains injured for Louisville's tournament.
Third-seeded Miami, having tied a school record for regular-season victories, will face No. 24 Louisville in the ACC tournament quarterfinals. This marks their second meeting in just six days, following Louisville's 92-89 victory that concluded the regular season.
First-year Miami coach Jai Lucas emphasized the need for urgency, noting that while the recent loss stings, the team can use the game film to improve. Louisville, the sixth seed, advanced by defeating SMU 62-58. They will continue to play without injured freshman Mikel Brown Jr. Coach Pat Kelsey acknowledged the team's veteran leadership and experience as crucial assets in tournament play.
Louisville demonstrated their ability to secure wins even when not shooting their best, a trait coach Kelsey described as "survive and advance." Ryan Conwell's late baskets were pivotal against SMU, and teammate Adrian Wooley expressed full confidence in his senior leader. Miami also aims to focus on consistent play, learning to navigate the game's fluctuations, similar to their previous closely contested matchup with Louisville.
