COL BKB: Drexel 52, Louisville 46

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 15 (UPI) -- The surging Drexel Dragons had 20 points from Gerald Colds and beat No. 21 Louisville 52-46 Tuesday.

The loss was the first of the season for the Cardinals (8-1) and the fifth victory in a row for Drexel (7-1).

Samme Givens and Daryl McCoy both had 10 rebounds for the Dragons, who out-rebounded Louisville 46-26.

Preston Knowles and Peyton Silva led Louisville with 10 points apiece.

Drexel led 47-44 with about 3 minutes left to play. Chris Smith hit a jumper to pull Louisville to 49-46 in the closing seconds, but Chris Fouch responded with a pair of free throws that widened the gap to five points.