Louisville's freshman guard Mikel Brown Jr. delivered a historic performance on Monday night, scoring 45 points to break the ACC freshman scoring record previously held by Cooper Flagg. Brown tied the Louisville school records for points and three-pointers made (10) in a single game as the Cardinals routed NC State 118-77 at home.
Brown's all-around effort included 9 rebounds and 3 steals. Teammate Ryan Conwell added a season-high 31 points, marking the first time in program history two Cardinals scored 30+ points in the same game. Louisville shot a remarkable 60% from three-point range as a team.
NC State, entering on a six-game win streak, was completely stifled. The loss halted their perfect conference road record. For Louisville, the statement victory served as a powerful reminder of the team's potential that many had hoped to see earlier in the season.