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January 30, 2010
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Louisville falls to West Virginia
.jpg) MORGANTOWN,
WVa. – The University of Louisville found another
way to lose a close game Saturday at No. 9 West Virginia
which was televised live on ESPN. Despite sophmore and
national player Samardo Samuels' 16 point-effort,
the 77-74 defeat left head coach Rick Pitino
nearly speechless over two late calls that favored the
home team.
While fixating on the officials late, the West Virginia
Mountaineers’ 1-3-1 zone had the Cardinals (13-8, 4-4
Big East) locked out in the final minutes and turned the
season’s biggest win to yet another late-game loss.
It was deflating because it was the Cards fourth loss
this season by five points or less. Deflating because
the Cards led for 18 minutes and 59 seconds of the
second half – including a one-point lead with 17 seconds
remaining.
UWV's Da'Sean Butler, the veteran guard scored a
season-high 27 points, including the go-ahead basket
with 16 seconds remaining. Samardo also grabbed
game-high 9 rebounds.
caption:
West Virginia's Wellington Smith (35) fights for a
rebound with Louisville's Samardo Samuels, top, during
the second half, Jan. 30, 2010. |
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