University of Louisville Men's Basketball Post-Game Notes

Dec. 5, 2009

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Senior Jerry Smith, junior Preston Knowles and freshman Peyton Siva all missed the game due to injury. Smith had played in 113 straight games before missing tonight's game.
The Cardinals suffered their first loss at home this season to fall to 4-1 at Freedom Hall this year.
Freshman Mike Marra tallied a career-high 11 points, connecting on 4-of-13 from the floor and a career-best 3-of-11 from behind the arc. His previous career-best scoring night was six points against Stetson on 12/2.
Sophomore Samardo Samiels scored 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting, putting him in double figures for the seventh straight game to open the season.
The Cardinals allowed a season-high 87 points in the loss to Charlotte, besting the 81 they allowed against Morgan State on 11/22.
Freshman Rakeem Buckles connected on his first-ever 3-point field goal, going 1-for-1 from behind the arc.
The Cardinals recorded a season-best 10 steals tonight against Charlotte, besting the nine they recorded in a win over East Tennessee State on 11/21.

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