Louisville basketball drops third in four, falling at home to FSU | Takeaways

Louisville basketball struggled on offense in the second half and lost its third game in four to FSU.

Louisville's David Padgett talks after the Cards lose a close one at home to FSU 80-76. Scott Utterback/Louisville Courier Journal

Louisville suffered its third loss in four games with an 80-76 defeat on Saturday against visiting Florida State at the KFC Yum Center.

The Cards took an early seven-point lead but Florida State shot 52 percent in the second half to slowly take control of the game.

Six Seminoles reached double-digit scoring for FSU, which improved to 17-6 and 6-5 in the ACC. Terance Mann's block on a driving V.J. King sealed the win with six seconds to play.

"You've got to give them credit," interim Louisville coach David Padgett said. "They came in here and exposed us on defense and out-rebounded us, which we knew was going to be a big key to the game. ... That team was desperate for a win and they came out and showed it."

Louisville (16-7, 6-4) got 19 points and eight rebounds from Deng Adel, and Quentin Snider added 15 points and seven assists. Ray Spalding missed the game's waning minutes after spraining his ankle, but he collected 13 points, nine rebounds, three steals and two blocks before leaving.

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King totaled 10 points and six rebounds.

Late-game shot selection: It's been an issue for Louisville beyond just late-game scenarios, but poor shot selection late in Saturday's game hurt the Cards. King's drive didn't appear to be the shot Louisville wanted, nor did Malik Williams' late 3. It burned Louisville late, when the Cards had a chance to tie or win on the final possession. It burned Louisville at Virginia and at Clemson, too. The ball needs to be in Quentin Snider's hands, with movement and spacing.

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Louisville's Ray Spalding battles for a rebound against FSU's Phil Cofer. Feb. 3, 2018 By Pat McDonogh / CJ

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Louisville's Ray Spalding battles for a rebound against FSU's Phil Cofer. Feb. 3, 2018 By Pat McDonogh / CJ

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Lousville's Deng Adel attempts a shot against two Florida State defenders during first half action. Feb. 3, 2018. By Pat McDonogh / CJ

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Louisville interim coach David Padgett reacts to an error by one of his players during second half action against FSU. Feb. 3, 2018 By Pat McDonogh / CJ

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Louisville's Ray Spalding falls to the floor with the cramps during his team's lass to Florida State. Feb. 3, 2018. By Pat McDonogh / CJ

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Louisville's Ray Spalding blocks a shot by FSU's Phil Cofer. Feb. 3, 2018. By Pat McDonogh / CJ

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Florida State's Braian Angola reacts to being bumped by Louisville's Quentin Snider during first half action. Feb. 3, 2018 By Pat McDonogh / CJ

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Louisville's Deng Adel goes in for a slam dunk only to have it rim out during second half action against FSU. Feb. 3, 2018. By Pat McDonogh / CJ

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FSU's CJ Walker drives the lane and scores against Louisville's Malik Williams. Feb. 3, 2018. By Pat McDonogh / CJ

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Louisville's Deng Adel and Quentin Snider trap FSU's CJ Walker in the corner during first half action. Feb. 3, 2018. By Pat McDonogh / CJ

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Florida State's M.J. Walker is called for a charge as he runs into Louisville's Darius Perry on a drive tot he basket, during first half action. feb. 3, 2018. By Pat McDonogh / CJ

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FSU's Brian Angola is fouled on a drive to the basket by Louisville's Ray Spalding, during first half action. Feb. 3, 2018. By Pat McDonogh / CJ

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Louisville's Deng Adel looks to pass the ball on a drive to the basket during second half action against Florida State. Feb. 3, 2018. By Pat McDonogh / CJ

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Lance Thomas reacts to a play from Louisville's bench. Feb. 3, 2018. By Pat McDonogh / CJ

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Louisville's Ray Spalding knocks the ball away from FSU's Christ Koumadje while battleing for a rebound. Feb. 3, 2018 By Pat McDonogh / CJ

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Louisville's Deng Adel went up for a dunk only to have it bang off the rim during second half action. Feb. 3, 2018 By Pat McDonogh / CJ

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Louisville's Quentin Snider tried to rally his team late in the game against FSU. Feb. 3, 2018. By Pat McDonogh / CJ

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FSU's Terance Mann blocked a shot by Louisville's V.J. King in the closing seconds of the game. Feb. 3, 2018 Pat McDonogh

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Louisville's Ray Spalding celebrates after scoring against FSU. Scott Utterback/Louisville Courier Journal

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Louisville's Deng Adel and Quentin Snider trap FSU's CJ Walker in teh corner during first half action. Feb. 3, 2018. By Pat McDonogh / CJ

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Louisville's Deng Adel draws the foul against FSU's Mfiondu Kabengele. Scott Utterback/Louisville Courier Journal

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Louisville's Deng Adel celebrates after knocking down a 3 against FSU. Scott Utterback/Louisville Courier Journal

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Mark Jurich attends the Louisville vs FSU game a day after he was let go by the university. Scott Utterback/Louisville Courier Journal

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Florida State's M.J. Walker is called for a charge as he runs into Louisville's Darius Perry on a drive tot he baskeet, during first half action. feb. 3, 2018. By Pat McDonogh / CJ

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Louisville's Darius Perry knocks down a 3 against FSU. Scott Utterback/Louisville Courier Journal

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FSU's Brian Angola is fouled on a drive to the basket by Louisville's Ray Spalding, during first half action. Feb. 3, 2018. By Pat McDonogh / CJ

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Louisville's knocks down a shot over FSU defenders. Scott Utterback/Louisville Courier Journal

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Louisville's Deng Adel drives past FSU defenders. Scott Utterback/Louisville Courier Journal

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Louisville's Lance Thomas, left, and Darius Perry congratulate teammate Malik Williams after he got the bucket and the foul. Scott Utterback/Louisville Courier Journal

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