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With less than 1:30 remaining in the game and down 57-58, the Cardinals looked to their senior guard Ryan Conwell to get them across the finish line,

Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Vangelis Zougris (53) reacts late in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Vangelis Zougris and Ryan Conwell lead late surge over SMU

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Louisville Cardinals center Aly Khalifa (15) is defended by Clemson Tigers forward Nick Davidson (11) Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, during the NCAA men’s basketball game at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina. Clemson Tigers won 80-75.

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On the first play of the second half, Mikel Brown Jr. was late to closeout to a shooter.   This then led to a miss, where Louisville missed a

Feb 23, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) is fouled byLouisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Louisville's lackluster defensive effort leads to loss at North Carolina

Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) pressures NC State Wolfpack guard Quadir Copeland (11) during ACC basketball February 9, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Cardinal Sports Insider: It's time for Louisville's guards to step up defensively

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Cardinal Sports Insider: Louisville's defining factors and what to do with Sananda Fru

Vangelis Zougris and Ryan Conwell lead late surge over SMU

Aly Khalifa's 'flu game' and silent impact in win over Miami

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Cardinal Sports Insider: It's time for Louisville's guards to step up defensively

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