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Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Sananda Fru (13) goes to the basket against Miami (FL) Hurricanes center Ernest Udeh Jr. (8) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It was far from pretty, as 24th-ranked Louisville clanked 20 3-pointers but still held on to a 62-58 ACC Tournament win over SMU.

Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) reacts late in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

How it happened: Defense pushes Cards past SMU, into quarterfinals

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