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Montana is 1-1 against KenPom top-100 teams, losing 86-81 at Texas A&M but winning 102-93 at UNLV. Additionally, in their last time out, the Griz lost 82-75 to Montana Tech - an NAIA school - at home.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sananda Fru scored a season-high 18 points to lead five players in double figures as No. 11 Louisville beat 94-54 Montana on Saturday.
Mark Pope joined a short list with UK basketball's win over Rick Pitino and St. John's. Pope is the third ex-Pitino mentee to beat his former coach.
KEY FIRST HALF RUN: Louisville went on a 17-0 run over the last 4:25 to end the half, giving the Cardinals a 22-point lead the half. The Cardinals made 16 of their 33 shots (48%), 10 of which were assisted on, including five made threes. Louisville held Montana to 6-of-24 shooting, including 2-of-8 from three.
Kentucky basketball faces former coach Rick Pitino in this year's CBS Sports Classic. Here's a look at memorable games between the Cats and Pitino.