Louisville wins rematch with Seton Hall

Louisville avenged a 35-34 first round playoff loss a week ago against Seton Hall with a 24-17 victory in Amherst Youth Basketball's "C" division losers' bracket semifinals.

Louisville took a 6-2 first quarter lead with its tough defense and balanced offense. In the second and third quarters, the teams played dead even with each team scoring nine points. Louisville led 15-11 after three quarters.

The Cardinals' offense exploded for nine fourth quarter points while holding Seton Hall to six points to seal the victory.

The Cardinals' last quarter offensive charge was led by Ben Clement (four points) and Kevin Roginson (three points).

The Cardinals offense was led by Kevin Zachau with five points. Other Cardinals scoring were Clement (four points), Michael Garafalo (four points), Mickey Evans (four points), Pedro Pereira (four points), and Roginson (three points). Jake August, Matt Rosen, and Paul McKay played well defensively for Louisville.

Seton Hall was led offensively by Jason Masiewicz and Eric Ruh, who each scored six points. Other Seton Hall players scoring were Matt Macomber (three points) and Daniel Mayers (two points). Nick Flaherty, Thomas Jackson, Taylor O'Brien, Kellen Pembleton, and JP Rehak played well defensively for Seton Hall.