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Mike James scored 25 points, JJ Traynor slammed home a go-ahead dunk with seven seconds remaining and Louisville edged UMBC 94-93 in a season opener on Monday night. Traynor's basket was the difference after Khydarius Smith missed the second of two free throws with one second left and a chance to tie. James sank 6 of 12 shots from the floor and 13 of his 14 free throws for the Cardinals, who didn't pick up their first win last season until their 10th game.