Virginia rides big first half to 71-61 win over Louisville
Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) goes up for a shot past Louisville forward Matt Cross (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) goes up for a shot past Louisville forward Matt Cross (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mar. 05, 2022 01:02 PM EST
Louisville forward Sydney Curry, right, tries to get past Virginia forward Kadin Shedrick during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. Virginia won 71-61. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Louisville forward Sydney Curry, right, tries to get past Virginia forward Kadin Shedrick during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. Virginia won 71-61. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mar. 05, 2022 02:16 PM EST
Louisville forward Sydney Curry (21) shoots over Virginia guard Armaan Franklin (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. Virginia won 71-61. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Louisville forward Sydney Curry (21) shoots over Virginia guard Armaan Franklin (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. Virginia won 71-61. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mar. 05, 2022 02:18 PM EST
Louisville interim head coach Mike Pegues shouts instructions to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Louisville interim head coach Mike Pegues shouts instructions to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mar. 05, 2022 01:00 PM EST
Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) goes in for a lay-up past Louisville forward Matt Cross (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Virginia forward Jayden Gardner (1) goes in for a lay-up past Louisville forward Matt Cross (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mar. 05, 2022 12:50 PM EST
Virginia guard Kody Stattmann (23) drives against Louisville guard Noah Locke (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Virginia guard Kody Stattmann (23) drives against Louisville guard Noah Locke (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mar. 05, 2022 12:49 PM EST
Louisville guard El Ellis (3) attempts to drive past Virginia guard Kody Stattmann (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. Virginia won 71-61. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Louisville guard El Ellis (3) attempts to drive past Virginia guard Kody Stattmann (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. Virginia won 71-61. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mar. 05, 2022 02:24 PM EST
Virginia guard Reece Beekman (2) drives around Louisville guard Mason Faulkner (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Virginia guard Reece Beekman (2) drives around Louisville guard Mason Faulkner (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mar. 05, 2022 12:47 PM EST
Louisville forward Sydney Curry, left, battles Virginia forward Kadin Shedrick for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. Virginia won 71-61. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Louisville forward Sydney Curry, left, battles Virginia forward Kadin Shedrick for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. Virginia won 71-61. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mar. 05, 2022 02:22 PM EST
Virginia forward Kadin Shedrick (21) goes in for a lay-up past Louisville forward Malik Williams (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Virginia forward Kadin Shedrick (21) goes in for a lay-up past Louisville forward Malik Williams (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mar. 05, 2022 12:54 PM EST
Louisville guard Jarrod West (13) shoots over Virginia guard Kihei Clark (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. Virginia won 71-61. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Louisville guard Jarrod West (13) shoots over Virginia guard Kihei Clark (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. Virginia won 71-61. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mar. 05, 2022 02:20 PM EST
Louisville forward Malik Williams (5) drives to the basket against Virginia forward Kadin Shedrick (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Louisville forward Malik Williams (5) drives to the basket against Virginia forward Kadin Shedrick (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mar. 05, 2022 12:56 PM EST