Louisville defeats Memphis 99-73

Louisville Dominates Memphis in Statement Win

The KFC Yum! Center was the scene of a dominating performance by Louisville as they cruised past visiting Memphis 99-73 on Saturday night.

The Cardinals, led by Ryan Conwell's 17 points and Khani Rooths' all-around effort, proved to be too much for the Tigers to handle. Louisville's 42-point first-half lead set the tone for the rest of the game, as they built a 30-point advantage early in the second half.

The largest lead of the night was 26 points, with Memphis managing only two baskets over the final five minutes of play. The Cardinals' bench played a significant role in the win, with several contributors scoring in double figures.

Khani Rooths had an outstanding all-around game for Louisville, finishing with 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. Ryan Conwell added 17 points, while Khani Rooths also chipped in on the defensive end with 1 steal.

Memphis, meanwhile, struggled to find its rhythm on offense. Hasan Abdul Hakim led the way for the Tigers, scoring 18 points, but Memphis was held to just 36% shooting from the field and 27% three-point range.

The game's large margin of victory made it a statement win for Louisville, as they took down a ranked opponent in non-conference play. The Cardinals' performance will likely have significant implications for their NCAA tournament hopes.

For Memphis, the loss was a tough one to swallow, especially after being on the receiving end of such a lopsided final score.

Advanced statistics told a similar story, with Louisville's 72.2% effective field goal percentage and 76.2% true shooting percentage dwarfing Memphis' 43.4% eFG and 47.5% TS%. The Cardinals also outrebounded the Tigers by 3, grabbed more rebounds on offense by 8, and committed fewer turnovers on the road.

With this win, Louisville takes another step towards establishing themselves as a major player in the college basketball landscape.