Some facts and figures about Louisville basketball after Monday night’s 104-74 win over Morgan State:
- The Cards will enter Friday’s game against Kentucky off their two best offensive performances of the year. U of L averaged 1.435 points per possession in that 114-82 whipping of Western Kentucky, then 1.315 points per possession in the mauling of Morgan State.
- The Cardinals have made 33 of 53 three-pointers over their last two games. That’s 62.3 percent.
- Louisville has made double-digit threes in three straight games.
- Preston Knowles has made 15 of 29 threes over the last three games.
- Kyle Kuric has made 11 of 21 threes over the last three games, including seven of 10 against Morgan St.
- Even with the long rebounds off threes, U of L has been dominating the offensive boards. Its offensive rebounding percentage against Western Kentucky was 44.8. Against Morgan State, it was 46.4.
- In 12 games, only Western Kentucky has averaged more than a point-per-possession against the Cards. The Hilltoppers averaged 1.022.
- U of L forced 26 turnovers on Monday, the fourth game this year the Cards have forced 20+ turnovers.
- Ken Pomeroy has Louisville ranked 9th. (UK is 6th.)
- Real Time RPI has Louisville at No. 30. (UK is 8th.)
Gee John:
I guess UK shouldn’t even show up Friday. They of course had achieved these stats against “top flight” competition….correct? Oh not so much…maybe UK should show up after all…
I think UK will show up.
The chllenge for the Cats is to stay in the game early. UL will come out strong and try to deal a death blow to the young Cats. If the Cats hang tough early it should be a close game and on UL’s floor is a toughie for the Cats.
No easy game for either team. The key will be defense and rebounds.