Louisville Holds On to Defeat West Virginia in Overtime

Louisville rallied from an 11-point deficit in the first half to defeat West Virginia 79-70 in overtime at the Bad Boys Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas. Chucky Hepburn led the Cardinals with a career-high 32 points, including crucial free throws in the extra period. West Virginia’s Javon Small had 26 points in a losing effort. The Mountaineers, who upset third-ranked Gonzaga in their previous game, dropped to 4-2 with the loss. West Virginia struggled with missed opportunities and a lack of bench scoring compared to Louisville. Despite the defeat, key players like Amani Hansberry and Toby Okani put up solid performances. Both teams shot well from the field, but Louisville’s advantage in free throw shooting and second-chance points made the difference. West Virginia will wrap up their tournament play against the loser of the Arizona-Oklahoma matchup. Hepburn’s standout performance and Louisville’s resilience against a tough opponent were the highlights of the game.

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