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What a game, Louisville definitely brought it, despite all their injuries, they still put out a really good, competitive team, and sure played inspired. You can tell the players play to the identity of their coach, hard-nosed and leave it all out on the floor.

Sure was great to have Butler back, mainly just for his leadership, toughness, and defense, but when you get him scoring 33 points and not missing a single shot from the field? That is just an added incentive. Looks like we have bragging rights for another year, an always electric atmosphere at Rupp for this one, congrats to the Cats and coach Pope, 1-0 in this rivalry.