LOUISVILLE REBUNDS, ROUTS ORAL ROBERTS

The perfect remedy for what has been ailing Louisville of late was found in Oral Roberts visiting Freedom Hall Wednesday night. The cure was aided by a stern pregame speeck from coach Rick Pitino. Pitino's Challenge, Louisville gets 'Real' in Rout of Oral Roberts (Louisville Courier-Journal), 94-57.

After being called 'fakes' and 'imposters' by their coach, Louisville Pounds ORU (Tulsa World) behind 18 points from Edgar Sosa and 17 from Samardo Samuels. The Cards shot 52% from the field and connected on 12 of 32 attempts from beyond the arc in the rout.

With Western Kentucky coming to Freedom Hall on Saturday and a date with arch nemesis Kentucky (1/2) looming, UL fans will hope last night's effort proves the Cards are Back on Track State-Journal) with the meat of their schedule ahead.