The Louisville versus UC Irvine showdown was definitely one of the most back and forth games of the tournament so far. The largest lead the entire game was only seven points. With six ties and nine lead changes, the game ended with a one-and-one foul opportunity for Louisville’s freshman Quentin Snider who sunk both attempts and sealed the deal for the Cardinals ticket to the next round.
Impact Player
Senior guard/forward Wayne Blackshear led the Cardinals with 19 points and 7 rebounds.
Strange, Yet True
Both teams were 100 percent on free throws … although there were only eight combined attempts in the game. UC Irvine was 2-for-2, while Louisville was 6-for-6.
Up Next
No. 4 Louisville will take on Northern Iowa in the round of 32.
UC Irvine ends its season as the Big West tournament champion with a 21-13 record.
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