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Louisville, KY – Russ Smith scored 11 of his 23 points during half run, as fourth-ranked Louisville remained unbeaten with a 60 triumph over Western Kentucky.
Kyle Kuric tallied 15 points, while Gorgui Dieng ended with 13 points and 15 rebounds for the Cardinals (12-0), who are off to their best start since the 1974-75 team began the season 13-0.
Louisville was behind by seven points with under 10 minutes left, but then embarked on a 20-2 spurt.
Jamal Crook and Derrick Gordon each had 13 points for the Hilltoppers (4-9), who suffered their third straight loss.
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