The question going into the game was how the University of Louisville basketball team would react to competition the first game following the resignation of former Coach Chris Mack. Fans liked the answer, with the Cardinals putting the outcome in doubt until the final five minutes. Duke winning 74-65.
A lot happening before the game, a big-time atmosphere with 18,493 people on hand. Mike Krzyzewski’s final game of his career in Louisville. Former UofL Coach Denny Crum presenting the Duke coach with a personalized Louisville Slugger baseball bat and Coach Mike Pegues bestowing him with a Maker’s Mark bottle bearing MK’s image.