Hadley, Louisville Defeat Clemson to Extend Winning Streak

Jan 7, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Clemson Tigers forward Chauncey Wiggins (7) drives to the basket against Louisville Cardinals forward Khani Rooths (9) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Hadley, Louisville Defeat Clemson to Extend Winning Streak

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By Matthew McGavic | Last updated Jan 7, 2025 9:10 PM ET

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Three days after delivering a 20-point blowout at Virginia, the Louisville men's basketball program has added another statement victory.

Returning to the KFC Yum! Center for a massive ACC showdown against Clemson, the Cardinals took full advantage of the opportunity to bolster their resume, claiming a 74-64 victory over the Tigers on Tuesday night.

Louisville (11-5, 4-1 ACC) not only hands Clemson (12-4, 4-1 ACC) their first conference loss of the season, but extend their winning streak to five consecutive - the longest so far under first year head coach Pat Kelsey.

Additionally, Louisville moves to 6-5 so far this season against Quadrant 1 and 2 teams in the NET. Of Louisville's 15 remaining games, just six are against Quad 1 and 2 teams.

Louisville by powered primarily by an explosive performance from J'Vonne Hadley. The guard scored a career-high 32 points on 10-of-12 shooting, hauled in 10 rebounds for a double-double, and also had four assists.

Basketball is a game of runs and momentum, and the first half was a testament to that. Louisville opened the game up 12-6, but that was countered by a 17-5 Clemson run. The Cardinals responded with a 7-0 spurt, but then the Tigers poured in a 9-4 stretch to go up six with just over three minutes to halftime.

However, it was Louisville that went into the locker room with all the momentum. Aided heavily by Hadley, who scored 18 points in the first half alone, the Cardinals ended the half on a 14-1 run to go into the break with a 42-35 advantage.

Next up, Louisville heads back on the road for another crucial matchup - this time at Pitt. Tip-off against the Panthers is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 11 at 12:00 p.m. EST.

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