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University of Louisville
MOREHEAD STATE
Samuels Fuels Cardinals to Victory, 79-41
November 22, 2008 | Men's Basketball
Nov. 22, 2008
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Louisville freshman center Samardo Samuels scored 18 points to lead four players in double figures, and the third-ranked Cardinals rolled by Morehead State 79-41 in the opening round of the Billy Minardi Classic.
Earl Clark scored 13 points, Jerry Smith had 12 and Preston Knowles added 10 as the Cardinals (1-0) powered by the overmatched Eagles (0-4) in the second half. Louisville will play either Florida A&M or South Alabama in the finals on Sunday.
The Cardinals got off to a slow start and led by just nine at the break before exploding in the second half. Louisville took control with a frantic 27-7 run that gave the Cardinals a 67-37 lead with less than eight minutes remaining.
Leon Buchanan led Morehead State, an Ohio Valley Conference school located about two hours east of Louisville, with 10 points.
