Louisville took care of business at home Saturday afternoon, pulling away late to secure a 75–62 win over Boston College. The Cardinals leaned on efficiency and physicality, shooting 49-percent from the floor while winning the rebounding battle 42–31. After a back and forth opening stretch, Louisville’s balance and presence inside eventually wore down a Boston College team that struggled to convert at the free throw line, finishing just 7-of-16.
The game turned midway through the second half. Boston College briefly held a 49–48 lead with 11:11 remaining, but Louisville responded with a decisive run, using stops and transition chances to build separation. An 11–0 burst pushed the Cardinals’ lead into double figures, and they never let it dip back into single digits the rest of the way. Louisville closed the night by going 19-of-25 at the stripe, including key makes in the final minute to seal the outcome.
Sananda Fru anchored the Cardinals on both ends, posting a near perfect shooting night at 8-of-9 from the field for 19 points while hauling in 13 rebounds. Adrian Wooley added 16 points, six boards, and a team-high four assists, while J’Vonne Hadley chipped in 11 points on an efficient 4-of-7 shooting. Louisville didn’t rely on the three-point line, hitting just 6-of-21, but consistently punished Boston College inside and on second chances.
For the Eagles, Fred Payne led the way with 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting, knocking down four triples to keep BC competitive early. Donald Hand Jr. added 12 points, though it took 17 shots to get there, and Boden Kapke contributed 10 points and a team high seven rebounds. Boston College’s inability to capitalize at the free throw line and on the glass ultimately proved costly, as Louisville’s size and late game execution closed the door down the stretch.
Louisville will face Virginia Tuesday night at 7 pm back at the Yum Center.
