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Louisville Edges SMU 62-58, Advances to ACC Quarterfinals

3/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Louisville defeated SMU 62-58 in the second round of the ACC Tournament in Charlotte, N.C., after a tightly contested game with 16 lead changes and both teams struggling offensively.
Ryan Conwell led the Cardinals with 16 points.
Adrian Wooley added 14 points.
Jarron Pierre Jr. led SMU with 17 points.
The Cardinals face Miami in Thursday's quarterfinals, while SMU remains a bubble team awaiting NCAA Tournament fate.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1954, the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) transformed college basketball by introducing a competitive tournament structure. Initially comprising seven schools, including Duke and North Carolina, the ACC has expanded to 15 members. The recent ACC Tournament victory by Louisville underscores the intense rivalries and the ongoing significance of conference tournaments in shaping team legacies and NCAA Tournament opportunities.

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Story summary

Louisville defeated SMU 62-58 in the second round of the ACC Tournament in Charlotte, N.C., after a tightly contested game with 16 lead changes and both teams struggling offensively.
Ryan Conwell led the Cardinals with 16 points.
Adrian Wooley added 14 points.
Jarron Pierre Jr. led SMU with 17 points.
The Cardinals face Miami in Thursday's quarterfinals, while SMU remains a bubble team awaiting NCAA Tournament fate.

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