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What Louisville HC Pat Kelsey, Aboubacar Traore Said After 70-50 Win at Virginia Listen to what the head coach of the Cardinals and their reserve forward said after their win over the Cavaliers:
Reyne Smith, Aboubacar Traore help Louisville end long skid against Virginia with 70-50 rout
Reyne Smith and Aboubacar Traore scored 15 points apiece and first-year coach Pat Kelsey led Louisville to a rare victory over Virginia, 70-50JANUARY 4, 2025 • Associated Press
Dai Dai Ames - Comes off bench Saturday Ames (ankle) supplied zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one rebound in 10 minutes during Saturday's 70-50 loss to Louisville.
Impact Ames was deemed a game-time decision leading up this contest as he dealt with an ankle injury but was able to give it a go. The sophomore guard logged 10 minutes and went scoreless for the first time this season. He will look to bounce back during Wednesday's meeting with California.
JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Dai Dai Ames - Not starting Saturday Ames is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Louisville and is suspected to have re-injured his ankle, Zach Carey reports.
Impact There's no certainty on whether Ames is actually injured, but he logged nine minutes in the Cavaliers' most recent appearance. Taine Murray is expected to see most of the minutes at point guard if Ames is forced to miss time.
JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Taine Murray - Starting for Ames Murray is starting for Virginia in place of Dai Dai Ames (ankle), Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Murray will get his second start of the season. Without the star guard Ames in the starting five, Murray gets his shot. He averages 4.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 20.5 minutes this season.
JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Bliss - Still day-to-day Bliss (foot) is still considered day-to-day, Chris Graham of the Augusta Free Press reports.
Impact Bliss has yet to suit up for Virginia this season while dealing with a foot injury, and his status remains in question ahead of Saturday's matchup with Louisville. The freshman figures to fill a depth role when healthy.
JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Virginia hosts Louisville after Hepburn's 26-point performance
Louisville visits the Virginia Cavaliers after Chucky Hepburn scored 26 points in the Cardinals' 83-70 win against the North Carolina Tar HeelsJANUARY 4, 2025 • Associated Press
