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Brown Returns as No. 23 Louisville Handles Virginia Tech 85-71

The freshman ended an eight-game absence with 20 points plus six assists, positioning Louisville for a road test at No. 5 Duke.

Overview

  • Louisville never trailed, built a 37-22 halftime lead, and saw its advantage dip to eight before closing strong.
  • Virginia Tech hit 16 of 30 from three, including a second-half barrage that cut the gap to 64-56, but the rally stalled.
  • Sananda Fru posted 13 points and 10 rebounds as Ryan Conwell added 15 with a pivotal four-point play and J’Vonne Hadley scored 14.
  • Mikel Brown Jr., back from a back injury that cost him eight games, shot 7-for-11 and led Louisville with six assists.
  • Louisville moved to 14-5 and 4-3 in the ACC, while Virginia Tech fell to 15-6 and 4-4, with the Cardinals visiting No. 5 Duke on Monday.