LOUISVILLE, KY (12/17/11) – Louisville improved to 10-0 on the season, defeating Memphis 95-87 in the renewal of an old college basketball rivalry.
Russ Smith led a balanced Cardinals attack, scoring 24 points – one of seven Louisville players to reach double figures. Will Barton poured in 28 points for Memphis (5-4).
John Tautges and Pete Gillen called the action for Westwood One Sports.
(Russ Smith’s dunk gives Louisville a 17-14 lead)
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(Memphis goes ahead by two, 57-55, on Joe Jackson’s layup)
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(Gorgui Dieng dunks it and Louisville goes back up by 5)
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(A Dieng hook shot makes it 76-70 Cardinals)
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(An alley-oop from Kyle Kuric makes it 78-70)
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(Postgame recap from Westwood One’s John Tautges and Pete Gillen)
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