Evans, Cochran lead No. 5 Louisville into ACC finals, 72-59

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Dana Evans scored 13 points, Olivia Cochran added 10 points and 10 rebounds and fifth-ranked Louisville advanced to the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship game with a 72-59 win over Syracuse on Saturday. Louisville, the tournament’s top seed, also got 11 points from Kianna Smith on 5-of-7 shooting and 10 points off the bench from Norika Konno in the win. The Cardinals were 16 of 17 from the free throw line. Emily Engstler had 21 points and 10 rebounds to keep Syracuse in the game in the second half.