Asia Durr dribbled through a minefield of Kentucky defenders in the paint, backtracked two steps and hoisted a reverse layup up behind her head.
The shot fell, as did the faces of the Wildcats upon realizing the basket had put Louisville up seven points with 2:17 remaining.
No. 4 Louisville (10-0) held off a late rally from No. 19 Kentucky (9-1) to earn an 80-75 win in the Battle of the Bluegrass on Sunday at the KFC Yum Center.
While 56-percent shooting and clutch free throws led Louisville to a third consecutive victory in the annual rivalry series, defense featured just as heavily in a clash between the two offensive juggernauts.