LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Rick Pitino says his team owes fans an apology after the Cardinals were blown out by Western Kentucky on Sunday.
Pitino blamed Louisville's 68-54 loss on poor practice habits and his team's inability to match Western Kentucky's intensity. In a note published on his Web site on Monday, Pitino said his team's lethargic performance in practice translated into an uninspired game against the Hilltoppers.
Louisville shot just 27 percent from the field and was dominated in the lane, getting outrebounded 58-46 and outscored 24-18. The loss dropped the Cardinals from No. 3 to No. 11 in this week's Associated Press poll.
Louisville hosts Indiana State, Ohio and Lamar in the inaugural Marques Maybin Classic at Freedom Hall this weekend.
