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Louisville continued its impressive run in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) with an 82-78 victory over Pittsburgh, marking the Cardinals' sixth consecutive win. Reyne Smith delivered a standout performance, hitting seven 3-pointers and scoring a career-high 25 points. Chucky Hepburn also made significant contributions with 15 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and four steals, showcasing the depth of Louisville's roster.

Pittsburgh's Jaland Lowe led his team with 24 points, maintaining a perfect record from the free-throw line at 13-for-13. Ishmael Leggett and Damian Dunn added 16 and 15 points, respectively, but it wasn't enough to overcome Louisville's momentum. This defeat ended Pittsburgh's impressive 15-game home win streak and improved Louisville's overall record to 12-5, with a strong 5-1 mark in the ACC.

In another exciting matchup, No. 4 Duke triumphed over Notre Dame with an 86-78 scoreline. Freshman sensation Cooper Flagg made headlines by scoring 42 points, setting a new ACC freshman record. Flagg's shooting was exceptional, making 11 of 14 field goals, 4 of 6 from beyond the arc, and 16 of 17 free throws. Khaman Maluach also had a notable game for Duke, scoring a season-high 19 points. With this victory, Duke remains unbeaten in ACC play, boasting a 6-0 record.

Iowa State pulled off a thrilling comeback against Texas Tech, winning 85-84 in overtime, although specific player statistics from this game were not detailed in the available sources.

Looking ahead, Tulsa is set to face Charlotte on January 12, 2025. Tulsa is favored by 2.5 points in this matchup, with a projected total of 143.5 points. The computer prediction suggests a tightly contested game, with Tulsa edging out Charlotte 74-73. Tulsa averages 75.1 points per game while allowing 74.3, whereas Charlotte scores 71.7 points and allows 74.1 points per game, indicating a competitive matchup on the horizon.

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