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Louisville Defeats Virginia Tech 73-71 - Recap
Louisville got 17 points from Carlik Jones as they ran past Virginia Tech 73-71 on Wednesday at KFC Yum! Center.
Louisville did not, however, defeat Virginia Tech against the spread, which closed at -3.5 at most sportsbooks.
David Johnson had 17 points for Louisville and Jae'Lyn Withers chipped in with 16 points. Carlik Jones had 3 assists for them, while Jae'Lyn Withers was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Virginia Tech got 23 points from Jalen Cone in a losing cause and another 15 points from Nahiem Alleyne. Wabissa Bede contributed 3 assists for them, while Justyn Mutts had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Louisville were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Louisville won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-29.
Louisville looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Wake Forest. Virginia Tech will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Notre Dame.