LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville (13-5, 6-1 ACC) is set to face Virginia (8-9, 1-5 ACC) on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 12:00 p.m. EST at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. Here’s how the Cardinals stack up against the Cavaliers:

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– ESPN Prediction: Per ESPN’s Basketball Power Index, Louisville has a 87.8 percent chance to win against Virginia. The Cardinals have a BPI rating of 12.1 (40th overall), whereas the Cavaliers have a BPI rating of 3.3 (111th overall).

– KenPom Prediction: Per KenPom.com, the Cardinals have a 90 percent chance to take down the Cavaliers, with a projected final score of 71-57 in favor of Louisville. Louisville has an adjusted efficiency margin of +19.32 (30th overall), whereas Virginia has an adjusted efficiency margin of +2.35 (132nd overall).

– Torvik Prediction: Per BartTorvik.com, the Cards have a 91 percent chance to take down the Hoos, with a projected final score of 69-56 in favor of Louisville. Louisville has a “Barthag” of .8957 (29th overall), whereas Virginia has a “Barthag” of .5931 (122nd overall).

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FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. – A Fairfax County homeowner shot a man attempting to break into his home early Wednesday morning, authorities said. 

Virginia home invasion investigation

The backstory:

The incident occurred in the Lake Barcroft area of Falls Church.

Fairfax County Police reported that the suspect tried to break into two homes in the neighborhood before being shot at the front door of the second house. The incident unfolded around 2:30 a.m. on Oakwood Drive, where the homeowner was on the phone with a 911 dispatcher when he opened fire, striking the intruder multiple times.

Ring video footage from a neighbor across the street captured the aftermath of the shooting. 

What they’re saying:

The homeowner declined to comment when approached, but neighbors shared their concerns about safety.

“It’s usually a really safe area,” said Haley Wilson, a neighbor. “My family lives around here… but you’ve got to be safe. Cameras, nice locks — they help.”

Another neighbor, who preferred to remain anonymous, noted that crime in the area has gradually increased. 

“We’ve been living here for 25 years, and it’s like little stuff—cars getting fussed with—that’s become more frequent in the last three or four years.”

Who is the suspect? 

Big picture view:

Police confirmed that the same suspect attempted to break into another nearby home shortly before the shooting. No injuries were reported at the first house.

The suspect is currently hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and will face charges once his condition improves, police said.

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