Final
for this game
Louisville knocks off Providence 92-70
Jan 7, 2010 - 2:22 AM PROVIDENCE, R.I.(AP) -- Edgar Sosa scored a season-high 26 points and Samardo Samuels added 17 points as Louisville held off a first-half charge from Providence to take a 92-70 victory on Wednesday night.After the Cardinals opened with a 14-0 lead, the Friars hit their stride, rallying to take a 42-37 halftime lead.
But Louisville (11-4, 2-0 Big East) again seized control in the second half with physical play on the boards, grabbing 26 second-half rebounds to Providence's seven.
The Cardinals outrebounded the Friars 45-21 in the game and scored 23 second-chance points.
Marshon Brooks had 21 points, going 8-for-11 to lead Providence (9-6, 1-2). Sharaud Curry and Bilal Dixon each added 12 points for the Friars.
Jerry Smith added 14 points and Jared Swopshire had eight points and 11 rebounds for Louisville in a game that featured eight lead changes.
- NCAA BB
LOUISVILLE 92
PROVIDENCE 70 FINAL
Jan 6 9:07 PM - NCAA BB
LOUISVILLE 37
PROVIDENCE 42 HALFTIME
Jan 6 7:51 PM
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