There was no drama inside the KFC Yum Center Sunday afternoon, which was just what the doctor ordered for everyone associated with Louisville basketball.
The Cardinals kicked off what they hope will be a memorable March with a 75-61 Senior Day win over Notre Dame that never really felt in doubt. U of L made up for a dismal 2-for-22 shooting day from beyond the arc by playing tremendous defense and dominating the undersized Fighting Irish on the glass to the tune of a 49-30 advantage.
Jordan Nwora grabbed 11 rebounds and scored a team-high 20 points, his first game with 20 or more points since the Duke loss on Feb.