Louisville Cardinals pulled off a stunning upset in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament by defeating No. 14 Indiana 89-61 in the opening round. This victory marked Louisville’s first win over a ranked opponent since January 2021. The Cardinals showcased a balanced offensive attack with four players scoring at least 12 points, led by Chucky Hepburn and Noah Waterman with 16 points each. The team’s strong performance was a testament to their new coach, Pat Kelsey, who was hired to turn around the program after two challenging seasons.
On the other hand, Indiana suffered its first loss of the season after a 4-0 start. The Hoosiers, coached by Mike Woodson, faced a tough challenge against Louisville and fell short in responding to their opponent’s aggression. Woodson acknowledged the team’s need to improve and bounce back from this defeat.
Louisville’s next matchup in the tournament will be against the winner of Gonzaga-West Virginia, while Indiana will face the loser of the same game in the consolation bracket. The Cardinals are showing early signs of progress under their new coach, while the Hoosiers will look to regroup and learn from their loss as the season progresses. The Battle 4 Atlantis tournament continues to provide exciting matchups and storylines as teams compete for supremacy on the court.
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