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The Louisville Cardinals defeated California in their ACC opener, 90-70. The Cardinals now have a record of 11-2 and start conference play 1-0.

Dec 30, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears guard Justin Pippen (10) lays the ball up ahead of Louisville Cardinals guard Adrian Wooley (14) during the second half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

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Louisville basketball started slow, but eventually raced past Montana 94-54 on Saturday, finishing the non-conference with a 10-2 record.   Cardinals

Dec 20, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey calls out instructions during the first half agains the Montana Grizzlies at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Montana 94-54. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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The University of Louisville men's basketball program officially closed its home chapter in 2025 with a 94-54 win over Montana.   After surrendering

Dec 20, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) dribbles against Montana Grizzlies guard Tyler Isaak (8) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Montana 94-54. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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No. 11 Louisville drops its second game of the season in an 83-62 beatdown at No. 20 Tennessee.   Nothing went right for the Cardinals, who shot

Louisville guard Adrian Wooley (14) is defended by Tennessee guard Amari Evans (1) during a college basketball game between Tennessee and Louisville held at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Dec. 16, 2025.

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