The Louisville Cardinals are on a roll after pulling off a stunning 75-73 win over Stanford in the ACC semifinals. The team’s defense proved to be the difference maker, with Coach Pat Kelsey’s strategic decisions helping to seal the victory.
The game was neck and neck until Maxime Reynaud committed his fourth foul at 13:34, forcing Louisville into a comeback mode. Despite being down by 8 points, Louisville’s full-court pressure paid off, as they pushed the lead back up with just seconds left on the clock. However, it was Stanford’s Reynaud who made a critical mistake, failing to call for a moving pick despite being fouled.
The win marks an impressive turnaround for the Cardinals, who were down by 10 points in the third quarter but staged a remarkable comeback. Louisville’s calm and collected playmaker, Pop-A-Shot Chucky, was instrumental in the team’s victory, as he remained composed under pressure to lead his team to the win.
The loss means Stanford will face Clemson in the ACC semifinals, but for Louisville fans, this is one game they won’t soon forget. As Coach Kelsey said after the game, “Some of our best defense of the entire year.” The Cardinals will look to build on this momentum heading into next week’s matchup against Clemson.
Source: https://www.cardchronicle.com/2025/3/14/24385916/takeaways-on-last-nights-getaway