Russ Smith scored 22 points and No. 14 Louisville used its press and free-throw shooting to post an 83-76 victory over Rutgers in a foul-plagued game on Saturday night.
Luke Hancock added 15 points, Terry Rozier had a career-high 14 and Wayne Blackshear 13 as the Cardinals (13-2, 2-0 American Athletic Conference) forced Rutgers to commit a season-high 19 turnovers.
Louisville, which normally shoots 66 percent from the line, converted 41 of 46 foul shots in beating Rutgers (7-8, 1-1) for the 12th time in 13 games.