In Barry’s column today, he explores the last season-opening loss for all ACC teams. Too bad it didn't cover exhibition losses. They don’t happen all that often, but they do take place from time to time, as Louisville found out Monday evening.
After thrashing Simmons College in the first exhibition game by 41, the Cardinals fell to D-II Kentucky Wesleyan, 71-68.
Obviously it’s not ideal. No one wants to lose any game, not even an exhibition.
Coach Kenny Payne said “If there’s one pass and a shot, or a ball screen and a shot, you’re not creating offense for your teammates, and the offense becomes stagnant — we saw some of that.