Louisville Wins Metro Championship in a Thriller
LaBradford Smith led Louisville with 24 points and Felton 21 as the No. 18 Cardinals held off Southern Mississippi 83-81 to capture the Metro Conference tournament title and earn an NCAA bid. Russell Johnson’s late basket was ruled a two rather than a three, securing insurance free throws for Louisville.
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