The Louisville Cardinals did what previous experience this season projected they should do last night.
Against a woeful Wake Forest Demon Deacon contingent, in front of a sadly empty arena in chilly Winston Salem, the red-clad Cards never trailed, led by 23 at the half, had the Deacs measured by as many as 35 midway through the second, overcame some late game slippage that had Chris Mack none too pleased during his brief Raycom postgame Q&A, and headed back to the Ville an 82-54 victor.
Goodbye Avalanche Gulch. Hello Khumbu Icefall.
Yes, I’m coming with the mountain climbing analogies.