Country singing star Olivia Henken sings the National Anthem before the game at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Country singing star sang the National Anthem before the game at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers guard Joe Mazzulla (21) tries to drive past Louisville Cardinals guard Preston Knowles (2). Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals fans during the game. Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers guard Joe Mazzulla (21) during the game. Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals fans during the game. Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers guard Joe Mazzulla (21) tries to drive past Louisville Cardinals guard Preston Knowles (2). Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers guard Darryl Bryant (25) drives past Louisville Cardinals guard Chris Smith (5). Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals fans. Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers guard Darryl Bryant (25) with a pass. Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals guard Russ Smith (24) reaction after the game. Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino yells instructions. Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals guard Preston Knowles (2) shoots the ball over West Virginia Mountaineers guard Joe Mazzulla (21) in the first half at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Bob Huggins during the first half at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals guard Chris Smith (5) at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals guard Chris Smith (5) during the first half at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals guard Chris Smith (5) going up strong in the first half at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals guard Preston Knowles (2) shoots a three in the second half. Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals head coach Rick Pitino. Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers guard Darryl Bryant (25) drives the lane. Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers guard Darryl Bryant (25) drives the lane. Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals guard Peyton Siva (3) guards West Virginia Mountaineers guard Joe Mazzulla (21) at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals guard Chris Smith (5) drives past West Virginia Mountaineers guard Darryl Bryant (25) at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals cheerleader at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Bob Huggins upset at a call. Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Bob Huggins yells at an offical during the game . Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers guard Joe Mazzulla (21) drives past Louisville Cardinals guard Preston Knowles (2). Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals guard Peyton Siva (3) shoots the ball over West Virginia Mountaineers guard Joe Mazzulla (21) in the first half at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals cheerleader. Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals guard Peyton Siva (3) wondering why he was called for a foul at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals guard Preston Knowles (2) shoots the ball over West Virginia Mountaineers forward John Flowers (41) at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers guard Joe Mazzulla (21) drives past Louisville Cardinals forward Terrence Jennings (23). Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers guard Darryl Bryant (25) pumps after a great defensive play in the first half at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers guard Darryl Bryant (25) pumps after a great defensive play in the first half at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Bob Huggins during the game. Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers forward Kevin Jones (5) shoots a free throw. Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Bob Huggins gets a technical while yelling at the officials. Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Bob Huggins gets a technical while yelling at the officials. Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals fans in the background as West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Bob Huggins gets a technical foul. Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers guard Joe Mazzulla (21) putting pressure on Louisville Cardinals guard Preston Knowles (2) on the inbound play at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers associate head coach Larry Harrison holds back West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Bob Huggins after receiving a technical. Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals guard Peyton Siva (3) goes strong to the basket between West Virginia Mountaineers guard Darryl Bryant (25) and West Virginia Mountaineers guard Joe Mazzulla (21) at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers forward Kevin Jones (5) gets the rebound on a missed free throw at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers forward Deniz Kilicli (13) shoots a free throw. Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals guard Chris Smith (5) drives over West Virginia Mountaineers guard Joe Mazzulla (21) during the first half at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers forward Deniz Kilicli (13) shoots a free throw. Louisville Cardinals defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 55-54 at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Louisville Cardinals guard Chris Smith (5) drives over West Virginia Mountaineers guard Joe Mazzulla (21) during the first half at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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West Virginia Mountaineers forward John Flowers (41) goes up strong to get a rebound over Louisville Cardinals guard Elisha Justice (22) at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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