Cardinals dominate inside, control the glass and deliver a decisive second half performance ahead of regular season opener
Louisville used a dominant second half performance to pull away from Mercyhurst for a 71-39 victory Wednesday night, closing its preseason schedule with a convincing showing on both ends of the floor. The Cardinals, who held a nine-point advantage at halftime, outscored Mercyhurst 41-19 after the break to turn a competitive first half into a comfortable 32-point win.
The difference came down to Louisville’s physicality and ability to establish itself inside. The Cardinals finished with 56 points in the paint and collected 51 rebounds, consistently winning the battles around the basket. That interior advantage helped Louisville generate offense even while its perimeter shooting struggled to find consistency…