Game Day Live Blog: The Ville vs. Sideline Cancer | TBT Second Round

The UofL alumni team is set for a rematch with Sideline Cancer.
The Ville’s Jay Scrubb dribbles the ball against Boston Vs Cancer’ Octavio Brito Saturday at Freedom Hall
The Ville’s Jay Scrubb dribbles the ball against Boston Vs Cancer’ Octavio Brito Saturday at Freedom Hall | Scott Utterback/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Following a decisive victory over 'Boston vs. Cancer' in the opening round of The Basketball Tournament, the Louisville men's basketball alumni team known as 'The Ville' now has a date with Sideline Cancer in the Louisville Regional's Round of 32.

The Ville had a bit of a slow start in the opening quarter against Boston vs. Cancer, but eventually turned on the jets, securing a 91-71 victory in their opener. Montrezl Harrell contributed 25 points and 12 rebounds, both of which were game-highs, while David Johnson added 13 points, while both Chris Jones and Jay Scrubb finished with 12.

As for Sideline Cancer, their TBT opener was a little bit closer, as they had to hold off Madd Katts for a narrow 84-82 win. Jermaine Marrow came off the bench to lead all scorers with 17 points, and three other players for the No. 4 seed in the Louisville Regional also cracked double figures scoring.

Here is where you will get all the latest updates from today's contest in real time. Throughout the game, we will include any notes, injury updates and analysis at the link below.

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