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Pat Kelsey and 24th-ranked Louisville closed out the non-conference schedule with an impressive defensive performance and 82-71 win over Baylor in

Feb 7, 2026; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard J'vonne Hadley (1) handles the ball against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second half at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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How it happened: No. 24 Louisville stuffs Baylor in final non-conference battle

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Feb 4, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey talks with guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Notre Dame 76-65. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Cardinal Sports Insider: Pat Kelsey's adjustments, better play lead the way in Louisville's improvements

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Louisville's team has been associated with its backcourt the majority of the season, but the frontcourt is what led the team to victory over Notre

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Feb 4, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Khani Rooths (9) reacts after making a shot during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Notre Dame 76-65. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Louisville's frontcourt guides Cards past Notre Dame

No. 24 Louisville defeated Notre Dame on Wednesday night 76-65, bringing its record to 16-6 (6-4) on the season.  Pat Kelsey discussed the depth of

Feb 4, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey calls out instructions during the second half agains the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Notre Dame 76-65. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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