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

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

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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Nov 23, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk (5) goes up for a dunk against the Cleveland State Vikings in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Cleveland State 101-70. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

4. The Cards Shut Red-Hot Shooting Malik Monk Down

My goodness this Malik Monk guy was on fire against North Carolina last weekend, as he had a career-high 47 points in Kentucky’s slim victory over the Tar Heels. It was going to be imperative that the Cards play him close because if they didn’t, Monk was going to be the difference-maker in a close game.

He ended up making a huge three to make it close again late, but ultimately couldn’t hit the game-tying shot with a couple seconds left in the game.

Monk had to sit for most of the first half, which is why he only scored 16 points. However, Louisville did a great job of not giving him an easy looks in this game.

Any points that Monk scored against Louisville were well-earned.

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