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Pregame Russ: on the job π₯ pic.twitter.com/WNTJEIsoY3
β gocardsattitude (@gocardsattitude) December 18, 2013
My man Taquan Dean dropped 26 on Missouri State, including five 3's, in his final game at Freedom Hall in the NIT quarters on 3/22/06. #L1C4
β Louie the Cardinal (@LouietheCard) December 18, 2013
Toys are piling up from Louisville fans tonight at KFC Yum! Center for Kosair Children's Hospital #L1C4 pic.twitter.com/MmOQrrFQK0
β Kenny Klein (@KKcards) December 18, 2013
Dieng had block rate of 9.4% & committed 3.3 fouls per 40 minutes, Mango's block rate is 8.2% & heβs fouling 3.6 times per 40 minutes. #L1C4
β The Cardinal's Beak (@RU4UofL) December 18, 2013
Chris Jones warms up with his team before Missouri State. #l1c4 pic.twitter.com/dyO0a8OYj7
β Matt Stone (@mattstonephotog) December 18, 2013
Dude in the skinny jeans, a bizarre National Anthem.
β Andy Sweeney (@TheOnlySweeney) December 18, 2013
Dude in the skinny jeans, a bizarre National Anthem.
β Andy Sweeney (@TheOnlySweeney) December 18, 2013
after that national anthem I have the urge to violently bend my knees and express emotion
β Mark Blankenbaker (@UofLSheriff50) December 18, 2013
Interesting National Anthem at the Yum Center tonight... Very interesting...
β Spencer Kietzman (@SKietz680) December 18, 2013
Guy went about 30-seconds longer than usual on the national anthem. Dapped up Coach P as he walked off the court.
β Nick Coffey (@TheCardConnect) December 18, 2013
Need some coffee after that anthem.
β Louie the Cardinal (@LouietheCard) December 18, 2013
Can't say I've ever heard a National anthem like that!
β Lloyd H. Spence Jr (@TalkinNOIZ) December 18, 2013
#UofL starters vs. Missouri State - Smith, Rozier, Blackshear, Harrell, Mathiang.
β Jeff Greer (@jeffgreer_cj) December 18, 2013
Time to watch my Cards... #L1C4
β Peyton siva (@PeypeySiva3) December 18, 2013
And they're off. #LiveAction #L1C4 pic.twitter.com/MwX4WJpBU3
β Nick Stover (@ULFlyingCard) December 18, 2013
Ado, the poor fella trying to guard Montrezl Harrell, picked up 3 fouls in the first 2:17. Pretty impressive.
β Howie Lindsey (@howielindsey) December 18, 2013
When Blackshear just takes a mini jump (rather than full vertical leap) when shooting his threes, I swear it goes in every time.
β Nick Burch (@_NickBurch) December 18, 2013
Pitino didn't sub for the first 4 minutes and 55 seconds of the game. First 5 rotation really starting to mesh well.
β Nick Coffey (@TheCardConnect) December 18, 2013
"I bet they're like more than a foot taller than me... it's exciting!" - girl next to me at the U of L game
β Andy Knabel (@knabelism) December 18, 2013
Those little time-out chairs look so uncomfortable.. how does SVT sit in those? Get the janitor a real damn chair!
β Andy Knabel (@knabelism) December 18, 2013
Russ Smith is showing the distributing skills NBA wanted to see from him this season. Rounding out his game nicely. Gotten stronger, too.
β Pat Forde (@YahooForde) December 18, 2013
SVT OOPS
β Scott King (@cardscott5) December 18, 2013
SVT with the bunnies!
β Erik Ransom (@OutkastCard) December 18, 2013
I mean if Van Treese gonna start doing alleys and stuff...
β Chris Hatfield (@_ChrisHatfield) December 18, 2013
Boom. Behanan. #l1c4 pic.twitter.com/ToacMUsQYx
β Matt Stone (@mattstonephotog) December 18, 2013
Missouri State isn't good. They'd probably finish fourth in the SEC.
β Chris Stone (@ChrisStone01) December 18, 2013
It's not cold in here but Frosty is in the stands for #UofL and Missouri State. http://t.co/WLIvRlUioy
β Jeff Greer (@jeffgreer_cj) December 18, 2013
An SVT ally-oop and Whitney Houston's "I wanna dance with somebody" during the TV timeout. Don't let this half end.
β Nick Coffey (@TheCardConnect) December 18, 2013
Dude, what's our MOV? RT @WHAS11Lefkoe: To dominate, when expected to dominate, is a trait Louisville has yet to show this season.
β thespottedbass (@thespottedbass) December 18, 2013
Chane just had a basketball hit him right in the balls
β Scott King (@cardscott5) December 18, 2013
Chane was hit in his......midsection.............
β Mark Blankenbaker (@UofLSheriff50) December 18, 2013
Chane Behanan took that ball....below the belt. Crowd is wincing and groaning for him.
β Adam Himmelsbach (@AdamHimmelsbach) December 18, 2013
Chane got hit in the magic spot
β Erik Ransom (@OutkastCard) December 18, 2013
Pitino and his entire bench are sharing a good laugh after Chane Behanan catches a pass in the wrong (ahem) area.
β Jeff Greer (@jeffgreer_cj) December 18, 2013
Pitino laughing at Chane after he gets hit in the bodily chandeliers.
β Andy Sweeney (@TheOnlySweeney) December 18, 2013
Chane Behanan just caught that one with his Dieng.
β Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) December 18, 2013
Behanan got hit right in the future.
β Spencer Kietzman (@SKietz680) December 18, 2013
That'll help Chane stay out of trouble. He'll be back in Minardi Hall in no time.
β thespottedbass (@thespottedbass) December 18, 2013
Chane Behanan took a shot to the groin, and everyone in the arena knew it. Sympathetic laughter from fans. He's laughing too, between winces
β Pat Forde (@YahooForde) December 18, 2013
There are a lot of girls in the city of Louisville who watched what just happened to Chane and thought "karma"
β Rachel (@snicklefritz35) December 18, 2013
"You get hit in tha dick?"
-lip reading Blackshear to Behanen
β Drew (@MasterDrewfus) December 18, 2013
Best guard rebounder in country. @jdemling: Terry Rozier has 16 rebounds in a game and a half. Must have been reading @GoodmanESPN tweets
β Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) December 18, 2013
Terry Rozier and Wayne Blackshear are having fun in the first half against the Missouri State Bears. #l1c4 pic.twitter.com/zGp5Q9iCBs
β Matt Stone (@mattstonephotog) December 18, 2013
Of the 38 rebounding opportunities, #UofL has snapped up 71% of 'em. Cards have 13 offensive rebounds off 15 misses. Unreal.
β Jeff Greer (@jeffgreer_cj) December 18, 2013
This guy..... Not sure if serious? pic.twitter.com/uHEePnNxrh
β Chick-Stratino (@ChickStratino) December 18, 2013
Word up bro RT @PeypeySiva3: Terry is nice like what I'm seeing from the youngin... Playing w confidence
β Chris Smith (@TheOnlyCSmith0) December 18, 2013
#Louisville-Missouri State halftime stats pic.twitter.com/wLNxD3d1CM
β Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) December 18, 2013
Luke did not get called for the foul. Smiled and told ref, "I appreciate that."
β Nick Burch (@_NickBurch) December 18, 2013
That was just Luke Hancock's ninth 2-point field goal in 10 games.
β Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) December 18, 2013
Some nights the Cards just make the other team hate playing basketball.
β doctorofdunk (@doctorofdunk) December 18, 2013
A total of 2,606 toys collected tonight from Louisville fans before tonight's basketball for Kosair Children's Hospital. Incredible number!
β Kenny Klein (@KKcards) December 18, 2013
The funniest holiday photo ever taken @kfc_yumcenter?! #Snowman...#Beer...#HappyHolidays!!
#CaptionThis
#L1C4 pic.twitter.com/07kucixPrX
β Nick Stover (@ULFlyingCard) December 18, 2013
Terry Rozier has 8 pts with six rebounds. He leads the team so far. #l1c4 pic.twitter.com/LRoYrBkMiK
β Matt Stone (@mattstonephotog) December 18, 2013
I think Van Treese used up all of his XP on that ally oop.
β Erik Ransom (@OutkastCard) December 18, 2013
Holds in his soul. Like Ving Rames in Pulp Fiction. RT @WHAS11Lefkoe Do I want to know why Chane has an enormous band-aid on his throat?
β Cardinal Laws (@CardinalLaws) December 18, 2013
Montrezl leans back...way back for this shot. He has 13 points so far. #l1c4 pic.twitter.com/0aJ0XUyma3
β Matt Stone (@mattstonephotog) December 18, 2013
DID THAT JUST HAPPEN
β Haley O'Shaughnessy (@HaleyOSomething) December 18, 2013
Luuuuuuuuke
β Scott King (@cardscott5) December 18, 2013
Luke Hanblock.
β Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) December 18, 2013
Oh, snap. Luuuuuuuukkkkkkkkkeeeeeee.
β Paul Peavler (@CardMeHD) December 18, 2013
HanBLOCK
β Rob (@Chuggernaut6) December 18, 2013
Well hello, Luke.
β Steve Andress (@steveandress) December 18, 2013
That felt like the final battle in 8 Mile. Just a slow walk-off. RT @Mengus22: Luke Hanblock.
β Adam Lefkoe (@WHAS11Lefkoe) December 18, 2013
βLuke Hancock, who is whit - erβ¦ primarily a perimeter player, gets the block.β
β Loverofthegame (@loverofthegame_) December 18, 2013
DILLON AVARE SINGING ALONG TO HIT THE ROAD JACK!!!!!!!
β Kay (@kay_kay____) December 18, 2013
On December 28th, Louisville and Kentucky are going to take a combined 731 free throws and make 8 of them.
β #bΓΈwtiΔs |}={| (@hammel11) December 18, 2013
Louisville signee @daafricanking goes for 13 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks in a win Tuesday night.
β Mike Hughes (@ITVHughes) December 18, 2013
Mine. No, mine. Louisville has 44 team rebounds. #l1c4 pic.twitter.com/ZQZhoOWgDA
β Matt Stone (@mattstonephotog) December 18, 2013
Chane needs a neck bandage, Chane gets hit in nuts, Chane dunks ball into space between rim and glass. We'll miss you, December Yum games.
β doctorofdunk (@doctorofdunk) December 18, 2013
When does the #beatUK cheer start? #soon
β Kay (@kay_kay____) December 18, 2013
Montrezl Harrell has reason to be happy. 17 pts with eight rebounds. #l1c4 pic.twitter.com/EyQHxxEtlC
β Matt Stone (@mattstonephotog) December 18, 2013
Tim Henderson... free throw expert. #L1C4
β Louie the Cardinal (@LouietheCard) December 18, 2013
Ware comes up gimpy after that last drive and Pitino watching close. But it's noticable.
β Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) December 18, 2013
The correct answer for Chane's halftime neck tattoo?
The bust of SΓΈren Kierkegaard.
β Adam Lefkoe (@WHAS11Lefkoe) December 18, 2013
Ware staying in. Gave Pitino a "stop worrying" look. Apparently an ankle.
β Eric Crawford (@ericcrawford) December 18, 2013
Kevin Ware four points and comes out limping. Waves trainer Fred Hina back down into his seat, looks like he's OK.
β Jody Demling (@jdemling) December 18, 2013
"Beat UK, Beat UK" chants start here at Yum Center
β John Clay (@johnclayiv) December 18, 2013
FINAL: #UofL 90, Missouri State 60. Fans chanting "Beat UK" as the clock winds down. Montrezl Harrell with 17 and 8. MoState just 38% FG.
β Jeff Greer (@jeffgreer_cj) December 18, 2013
#BeatUK #BeatUK #BeatUK #BeatUK #BeatUK #BeatUK #BeatUK #BeatUK
β gΓΆrilla cΓΆΓΆkiesΒ© (@Pile_of_Derp) December 18, 2013
Pitino tells @YahooForde that he scheduled the FIU game purposely to get out of town and avoid constant UK rivalry talk.
β Matthew Willinger (@MattWillinger) December 18, 2013