Louisville's second season in the Pat Kelsey era began in remarkable fashion Monday. The No. 11 Cardinals had five players score in double figures in a 104-45 rout of visiting South Carolina State in both teams' season opener.

Khani Rooths led the way with a career-high 20 points for the Cardinals. The 59-point victory was the team's largest since an 87-26 win over Savannah State on Nov. 24, 2014.

The Cardinals got off to a rocking start, making their first five shots to take a 13-0 lead in the first 3:30. Isaac McKneely, who finished with 17 points, started the run by draining consecutive 3-pointers.

Meanwhile, the Bulldogs struggled, missing their first dozen shots. By the time James Morrow got a putback with 10:36 left in the first half, the Cardinals enjoyed a 24-4 lead. South Carol

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