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Louisville Basketball: 10 Takeaways From The Cards’ Loss To Virginia

By Derek Snyder

Dec 28, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Virginia Cavaliers forward Isaiah Wilkins (21) scrambles for a loose ball under the pressure of Louisville Cardinals guard Quentin Snider (4) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Virginia Cavaliers forward Isaiah Wilkins (21) scrambles for a loose ball under the pressure of Louisville Cardinals guard Quentin Snider (4) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 21, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Deng Adel (22) reacts after time expired in the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats 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 Deng Adel (22) reacts after time expired in the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Kentucky 73-70. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Louisville’s Three-Point Shooting Was Non-Existent

This part of Louisville’s game on Wednesday night was just pathetic. The Cards finished the game against Virginia going 2-14 from three, which equates to 14.3 percent. It’s hard to beat any team in college basketball only shooting 14.3 percent.

It was so encouraging to see how well the Cards shot the basketball against Kentucky. However, the biggest difference between the two games was that Virginia didn’t give Louisville any open shots. Whereas the Cats’ defense gave Louisville opportunities for open threes all evening.

Hopefully this doesn’t become a trend and the Cards can get back to make their perimeter shots on a somewhat consistent basis.

After this type of game, there really isn’t anywhere to go than up.

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