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Louisville Basketball: 10 Reasons To Celebrate The Cards’ Win Over UK

By Derek Snyder

Dec 21, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Anas Mahmoud (14) blocks the shot of Kentucky Wildcats guard Isaiah Briscoe (13) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Kentucky 73-70. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Anas Mahmoud (14) blocks the shot of Kentucky Wildcats guard Isaiah Briscoe (13) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Kentucky 73-70. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /
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We take a look at ten different reasons why Louisville basketball fans should be celebrating the Cards’ 3-point win over sixth ranked Kentucky.

The Louisville basketball team played their best game of the 2016-2017 season, as they were able to knock off the sixth ranked Kentucky Wildcats on Wednesday night. It was a game that could have turned in either team’s favor, but it was the Cards that came out victorious.

Cardinals fans should be thrilled with how their guys played against the Wildcats. They never quit and they never backed down.

With that being said, here are ten reasons why you should celebrate the win over Kentucky:

Nov 25, 2016; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Louisville Cardinals forward Deng Adel (22) and Baylor Bears forward Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. (0) battle for the ball during the second half in the 2016 Battle 4 Atlantis championship game in the Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Louisville Cardinals forward Deng Adel (22) and Baylor Bears forward Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. (0) battle for the ball during the second half in the 2016 Battle 4 Atlantis championship game in the Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Deng Adel Had The Breakout Game That We Have All Been Waiting For

I don’t think I can put into words how proud I am of Deng Adel after his performance against Kentucky. There is no way on Earth that the Cards could have beaten the Wildcats without his scoring and rebounding throughout the game.

The best part, was that he always hit a shot when the Cards needed a boost. Not to mention, I never felt like he ever was totally out of control on offense either.

His 18 points and 6 rebounds will be something that we will remember for a very long time. We have finally seen his potential materialize on the court and it was in the biggest game he has ever played in as a Louisville Cardinal.

Well done Deng Adel, well done indeed.

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