Aggressors win. That simple claim again proved to be the case on Saturday night as this season's second Duke basketball home loss ensued, this time at the hands of Louisville players who looked more assured than their opponents of the fact that they are winners.
"When you get hit first like that, it’s a lot to get back," Duke freshman shooting guard Cassius Stanley said after his game-high totals in points (25) and rebounds (11) proved insufficient for victory.
The first punch certainly set the tone. Hours before falling, 79-73 — marking the second consecutive loss due to a similar lack of confidence at Clemson on Tuesday night — No.