Louisville Cardinals escape with road win over Virginia Tech, clinch double-bye in ACC Tournament

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The Louisville Cardinals clinch a double bye in the ACC Tournament with a nail-biting 71-66 road win against Virginia Tech. This victory marks the largest improvement in win total in program history, showcasing the team's remarkable turnaround under Pat Kelsey's leadership. Host Dalton Pence breaks down the Cardinals' uncharacteristically lethargic performance, attributing it to illness sweeping through the program. Despite struggles, key players like Terrence Edwards Jr and James Scott stepped up in crucial moments. Pence analyzes the brilliant defensive play call that sealed the game and addresses concerns about team fatigue heading into the final stretch of the regular season. Get the inside scoop on Louisville's path to securing a top seed in the ACC Tournament and how they're battling adversity to maintain their impressive winning streak. Tune in now for expert analysis on the Cardinals' championship aspirations! Title Sponsor- FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the app and use code lockedonnfl to win $50 instantly when you play $5. You don't even need to win to receive your $50 bonus, it's guaranteed! Prizepicks. Run Your Game. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE Fabric Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their families. Apply today in just minutes at MEETFABRIC.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Policies issued by Western-Southern Life Assurance Company. Not available in certain states. Prices subject to underwriting and health questions. ROY Download the Roy app now from the App Store and start backing your favorite athletes the way they deserve—with transparency, trust, and a real impact. This is the future of college sports. Join it now by downloading Roy and supporting your favorite players! FanDuel Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLouisville?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #Louisville #LouisvilleCardinals

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