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Rooths Scores 20 as No. 11 Louisville Scorches South Carolina State, 104-45

Louisville dominated with 53% shooting and a strong defense limiting South Carolina State to 45 points in their season opener, Cardinals outrebounded opponents 47-33.

  • On Monday night, Louisville men's basketball opened the season with a 104-45 win over South Carolina State Bulldogs at the KFC Yum! Center.
  • Starting with a 13-0 run, Louisville forced South Carolina State into long scoreless stretches, including an eight-minute drought late in the first half.
  • Khani Rooths came off the bench to lead Louisville with 20 points and seven rebounds, shooting 8-of-12 as the team shot 53.2% and assisted on 23 of 33 baskets.
  • With a historic 59-point margin, Louisville is 1-0 and continues on their home stretch by hosting Jackson State on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.
  • Pat Kelsey’s second season looks off and running as the Louisville Cardinals returned one full-time starter from last season's 27-8 squad.
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Rooths scores 20 as No. 11 Louisville scorches South Carolina State, 104-45

Khani Rooths scored 20 points to lead No. 11 Louisville to a 104-45 rout of South Carolina State in the season opener for both teams.

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