Villanova, Kentucky, Cincinnati... what do they have in common? 'Cats and Louisville losses. The Bearcats of Cincinnati beat the #16 Cards 63-54 last night and added a crucial win to their NCAA tournament resume after they had lost 3 of 4.
Terrence Jennings led the Cards with 14 points but the Cards never seemed to find a rhythm. Louisville, who might have been guilty of looking past Cinci to a Friday match-up with #12 UConn, shot well (47%) but fell short on many of their 3 point attempts, only hitting 4-17 (averaging 9 a game and 37%).
Now the question is, how will Louisville respond to going home to the Yum! Center and seeing a Connecticut opponent that they beat in double overtime just 20 days ago?
The answer seems likely that the Huskies will get revenge from the loss at home, as after coming off a 78-70 win against #9 Georgetown, they are officially off their 3 losses in 5 games slump.
My Prediction: Look for Kemba Walker to handle Peyton Siva's drives to the basket and the Huskies add another L to the 'ville's season. UConn wins 75-70 and Louisville winds up below Kentucky in next weeks polls.
If that really is a Bearcat then that is one ugly species.
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