Louisville Remains In The Top Spot In The AP Top 25 Poll, Week 6
One week ago today Louisville replaced Duke who like them is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference in the top spot in the AP Top 25 poll.
As we head into week six of the season Louisville still holds the top spot. Why?
Because they haven’t suffered a loss yet this season as they come into this week with a record of 9-0 after their win against Pittsburgh who like Louisville is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Jordan Nwora scored 19 points, Malik Williams had 13 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, and No. 1 Louisville used a 17-4 second-half run to pull away from Pittsburgh for a 64-46 victory Friday night. “according to https://gocards.com/news/2019/12/6/mens-basketball-no-1-louisville-pulls-away-from-pittsburgh-64-46.aspx
After shooting 37% in their previous game against No. 4 Michigan, the Cardinals (9-0, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) came out firing from long range. Every player had at least one 3-pointer as they went 9 of 17 from behind the arc and 13 for 26 overall in the first half. Nwora was the last to join the party but made shots from elsewhere before hitting another 3 as Louisville finished with 11 in all. “according to https://gocards.com/news/2019/12/6/mens-basketball-no-1-louisville-pulls-away-from-pittsburgh-64-46.aspx
Nwora left the game briefly in the second half after injuring his left shoulder, part of a cold stretch for Louisville that allowed Pittsburgh (7-3, 1-1) to get within 43-38. The Cardinals answered with their big run that featured 13 straight points and Nwora's steal and breakaway dunk.”according to https://gocards.com/news/2019/12/6/mens-basketball-no-1-louisville-pulls-away-from-pittsburgh-64-46.aspx
Williams meanwhile had season highs in points and rebounds after missing the first four games with a foot injury. Ryan McMahon had three 3s for 11 points as Louisville ended Pittsburgh's five-game winning streak. “according to https://gocards.com/news/2019/12/6/mens-basketball-no-1-louisville-pulls-away-from-pittsburgh-64-46.aspx
Xavier Johnson had 15 points for the Panthers before fouling out. Pittsburgh dropped its 22nd consecutive ACC road game and fell short in its bid to earn a victory over the No. 1 team in the country for the first time since the 2008-09 season. “according to https://gocards.com/news/2019/12/6/mens-basketball-no-1-louisville-pulls-away-from-pittsburgh-64-46.aspx
As for the rest of the AP Top 25 poll, It looks like this,
Louisville
Kansas
Ohio State
Maryland
Michigan
Gonzaga
Duke
Kentucky
Virginia
Oregon
Baylor
Auburn
Memphis
Dayton
Arizona
Michigan State
North Carolina
Butler
Tennessee
Villanova
Florida State
Seton Hall
Xavier
Colorado
San Diego State