Louisville overwhelmed Montana from start to finish, rolling to a 94–54 victory and never allowing the Grizzlies to find any offensive rhythm. The Cardinals shot an efficient 52-percent from the field (34-of-65) and built separation early behind balanced scoring and relentless work on the glass. Montana managed just 32-percent shooting and went scoreless over the final 2:02 as Louisville closed the game on a commanding 17–0 run.
Sananda Fru anchored the Cardinals’ dominance inside, finishing with a game high 18 points on 9-of-11 shooting while pulling down eight rebounds in just 23 minutes. Louisville controlled the paint all night, outrebounding Montana 48–25 and grabbing 14 offensive boards that consistently extended possessions. J’vonne Hadley added 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting, while Isaac McKneely and Ryan Conwell combined for seven three-pointers as Louisville connected on 35-percent from deep.
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The Cardinals’ ball movement was another key difference, tallying 24 assists on 34 made baskets and turning Montana’s mistakes into points. Louisville scored 17 points off turnovers while forcing 19 turnovers, applying pressure defensively and pushing the pace whenever possible. Montana’s offense stalled for long stretches, with the Grizzlies managing only seven assists and failing to generate consistent looks beyond the arc despite hitting 7-of-24 from three.
By the final media timeout, the outcome was long decided. Louisville’s largest lead reached 40 points in the closing seconds, punctuated by late baskets from the bench that underscored the Cardinals’ depth. The lopsided win showcased Louisville’s efficiency, physicality, and defensive intensity as it cruised comfortably to the finish. Louisville is set to open ACC play against on the road against Cal on Dec 30.
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