No. 2 Louisville leads big before holding off Akron 82-76

Akron guard Tyler Cheese (4) attempts to drive past the defense of Louisville forward Dwayne Sutton (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Akron head coach John Groce signals a play to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Akron head coach John Groce signals a play to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) shoots over the defense of Akron guard Tyler Cheese (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Louisville guard Darius Perry (2), left, and forward Jordan Nwora (33) celebrate a play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Akron in Louisville, Ky., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Akron guard Loren Cristian Jackson (1) is fouled by Louisville guard David Johnson, top, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Louisville center Steven Enoch, right, scores over the defense of Akron forward Camron Reece (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)