Louisville dominates NC State to win fourth straight

Louisville defeated NC State 118-77 to extend its win streak to four games, paced by Mikel Brown Jr.'s 45 points and Ryan Conwell's 31. The Cardinals shot 60 percent as a team and limited NC State to four made three-pointers.

Louisville beat NC State 118-77 at the KFC Yum! Center on Monday night. The win extended Louisville's streak to four games and provided a significant boost to the team's ACC and NCAA Tournament outlook. The game featured large scoring nights from freshman Mikel Brown Jr. and senior Ryan Conwell. Louisville combined efficient offense with strong defensive work to build and maintain a large lead. Key facts: - Final score: Louisville 118, NC State 77 at the KFC Yum! Center on Monday night. - Records and context: Louisville moved to 18-6 (8-4 ACC) and extended its win streak to four; NC State entered the game 18-7 (9-3 ACC) and had been ranked No. 27 in the NET entering the day. - Individual performances: Mikel Brown Jr. scored 45 points on 14-of-23 shooting, including 10-of-16 on three-pointers, and had nine rebounds; he set the program freshman single-game scoring record and tied the program single-game scoring and made-threes records. - Supporting star: Ryan Conwell scored 31 points on 10-of-14 shooting with 5-of-6 three-pointers, and added seven rebounds and six assists. - Team performance: Louisville shot 60.0 percent overall and made 18-of-30 from three, out-rebounded NC State 42-28, and held the Wolfpack to 4-of-22 from beyond the arc and 41.2 percent shooting overall. Summary: The victory strengthened Louisville's position in ACC seeding discussions and improved its NCAA Tournament outlook. Next up, Louisville is scheduled to play Baylor at a neutral site in Fort Worth on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 4:00 p.m. EST.