Louisville Basketball: 5 Reasons Why The Cards Can Still Win The ACC

Jan 7, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino talks with guard Donovan Mitchell (45) and others in the second half of their game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at McCamish Pavilion. The Cardinals won 65-50. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 4, 2017; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Steve Vasturia (32) goes up for a shot as Louisville Cardinals forward Deng Adel (22) defends in the second half at the Purcell Pavilion. Notre Dame won 77-70. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Louisville Gets To Play Notre Dame And Virginia Again

The Cardinals can help themselves by beating the Fighting Irish and the Cavaliers the next time the play. The more pressing win right now would be to take down Notre Dame in the Cards’ last game of the season, as they are currently undefeated in conference play through three games.

I don’t have a ton of confidence that Louisville will be able to beat Virginia, especially since they have to go on the road. However, a home game against Notre Dame is one that Louisville should be able to take care of.

If they can at least beat Notre Dame, then they will take the tiebreaker out of the picture and give themselves a chance in the last game of the regular season.

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