Cards beat UConn 82-69

Solid win by U of L tonight. Sosa stepped up his game and passed the ball beautifully. Jerry Smith got aggressive and willed home his baskets. Samardo got screwed by the refs, but even in limited time his jump hook is automatic. (no comment on those attempted dunks) Rebounding could have been better, but defense was energetic and the TJ-Samardo duo is patrolling the paint ably. Best of all, the Cards were raining down threes in the first half, but figured out a way to maintain a comfortable lead when the long shots stopped hitting. The image I'll remember is of the bench late in the game, everybody on their feet, cheering, smiling... looking alive.