JANUARY 5, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
LOUISVILLE CARDINALS 7-5 · 10TH IN ACC
7-5 · 10TH IN ACC
Next Game vs Eastern Kentucky · Sat 5:00PM
LOU -19.5 TOTAL 155.5
Louisville basketball vs. Pitt: Get the latest live updates, scores and highlights The Cards look to stay undefeated when Pitt comes to town on Wednesday night. Follow along here for updates!
Mason Faulkner - Return to practice expected Faulkner is expected to return to practice Wednesday after entering COVID-19 protocols last Friday 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Head coach Chris Mack had previously expected Faulkner to be ready to go Tuesday, but instead he will likely make his return Wednesday. The Cardinals have been anxiously awaiting the return of Faulkner who has been an efficient bench scorer for Louisville, recording 5.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists on 15 minutes a game.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Malik Williams - Posts double-double Sunday Williams amassed 20 points (9-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Sunday's 67-64 victory over Georgia Tech.
Impact Williams now has seven straight games with at least 10 points, and he has posted four double-doubles in that span. The talented big man is averaging 15.3 points and 9.2 rebounds per game since the beginning of December.
JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dre Davis - Scores 13 points off bench Davis logged 13 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one block across 23 minutes during Sunday's 67-64 victory over Georgia Tech.
Impact Davis came off the bench for the first time this season but showed he can return to the starting five, as he scored in double digits for the fifth time this year while only missing one shot from the field. He still needs to be more consistent, but this performance was a strong outing for him.
JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Louisville to retire the No. 2 jersey of standout Russ Smith
Louisville plans to retire the No. 2 jersey number of former All-America guard and fifth-highest scorer Russ Smith, who led the Cardinals to the 2013 NCAA men’s basketball champion...JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Williams, Louisville beat Georgia Tech 67-64
Malik Williams made 9 of 12 from the field and finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds to help Louisville beat Georgia Tech 67-64JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Louisville vs. Georgia Tech: Live basketball updates, scores and highlights The Cardinals take on Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Sunday. Keep up with the game action here!
JANUARY 2, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Louisville vs Georgia Tech Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel (Jan. 2) Sunday's slate of NCAA college basketball games includes a clash between the Louisville Cardinals and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Louisvill...
JANUARY 2, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM
Struggling Samuell Williamson knows he has 'more to give' Louisville basketball Coming off a strong game against Wake Forest, the Cardinals' Samuell Williamson is seeking offensive consistency.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Louisville basketball's Mason Faulkner likely out for Georgia Tech game Backup guard Mason Faulker is expected to be out when the Cardinals take on the Yellow Jackets.
DECEMBER 31, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Mason Faulkner - Expected to sit Sunday Faulkner isn't expected to be available for Sunday's game against Georgia Tech due to COVID-19 protocols, Brett Dawson of the Louisville Courier Journal reports.
Impact Faulkner appears to be the primary lingering player in the Cardinals' COVID-19 protocols after the team outbreak earlier in the month. The senior's next chance to see the court arrives Jan. 5 against Pitt if he can clear protocols before then.
DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Louisville basketball vs Boston College: Cardinals build depth Louisville coach Jeff Walz and Payton Verhulst talk after the blowout win over Boston College.
DECEMBER 31, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Noah Locke - Drains five triples in win Locke closed Wednesday's 73-69 victory over Wake Forest with 17 points (5-8 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes.
Impact Locke was one of four Louisville players that scored 10 or more points, and the shooting guard has now scored 12 or more points in three of his last five contests. The senior has had ups and downs over the last few weeks, but it's fair to still rate him as one of Louisville's best players. He is averaging a career-high 11.1 points per game.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mason Faulkner - Struggles from field in win Faulkner closed with 11 points (3-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds and five assists over 23 minutes during Wednesday's 73-69 victory over Wake Forest.
Impact Faulkner might have been one of four Louisville players that scored in double digits in this one, but he didn't have his best shooting performance from the field. That has been a trend for him, though, as Faulkner has not adjusted well to the ACC. He's yet to start for the Cardinals this season while shooting a meager 39.1 percent from the field and 37 percent from three.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Malik Williams - Scores 11 in return from protocol Williams had 11 points (3-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 73-69 win over Wake Forest.
Impact Williams missed one game due to COVID protocols, but was back to his starting role in a game that occurred 11 days later. He reached double figures for the sixth consecutive contest and also chipped in a season-best blocks total. He'll continue to serve as the anchor of the Louisville frontcourt heading into ACC play.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Louisville basketball picks up gutsy win over Wake Forest Louisville coach Chris Mack and Sam Williamson recap U of L's 73-69 home victory over Wake Forest.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Locke rallies Louisville to 73-69 victory over Wake Forest
Noah Locke scored 14 of his 17 points in the second half and Louisville rallied to beat Wake Forest 73-69 in the Cardinals’ Atlantic Coast Conference home openerDECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Louisville basketball gets home-crowd lift in 73-69 win over Wake Forest Noah Locke scored 14 of his 17 points in the second half to lift the Cardinals to 2-0 in the ACC.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Louisville vs. Wake Forest: Live basketball updates, scores and highlights The Cardinals return from a COVID-19 pause to face the Demon Deacons at the Yum Center. Follow along here for updates!
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Matt Cross - Not starting Wednesday Cross is not starting Wednesday against Wake Forest.
Impact Cross started the past three games but is out of the starting five Wednesday. There's been no announcement for an injury, so Cross will presumably be available off the bench.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jae'Lyn Withers - Returns to bench role Withers is not starting Wednesday against Wake Forest.
Impact Withers started Saturday versus Western Kentucky and had one point (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 20 minutes, but he'll return to the bench with Malik Williams (illness) back in the lineup.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Samuell Williamson - Enters starting five Williamson will start Wednesday's game against Wake Forest.
Impact Williamson started 15 games for the Cardinals last season and will now receive his first start of the 2021-22 campaign. He's averaged 5.5 points and 4.6 rebounds in 16.5 minutes this year but could see more run Wednesday.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Louisville men's basketball is back after a COVID-induced pause U of L basketball coach Chris Mack said he'll have \
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Malik Williams - Will start Wednesday Williams (illness) will start Wednesday's game against Wake Forest, Matt McGavic of Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact Williams was in COVID-19 protocols prior to the Cardinals' break, missing out on the team's last contest versus Western Kentucky as a result. He's set to retake his starting spot for the Cardinals on Wednesday and will aim to continue his recent hot stretch, averaging 14.8 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.4 steals over his last five games.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kentucky hosts Western Kentucky after Louisville drops out due to COVID protocols The game was supposed to be against rival Louisville until the Cardinals had a COVID outbreak
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
