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Louisville Cardinals forward Laura Ziegler (0) and Alabama Crimson Tide guard Ta'mia Scott (15) battle for a loose ball during the 2026 NCAA Women's March Madness basketball at the KFC Yum Center In Louisville, Kentucky. March 23, 2026.

The Cardinals reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the 13th time under head coach Jeff Walz.

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The Cardinals reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the 13th time under head coach Jeff Walz.

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Feb 8, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Walz reacts during the first half against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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The Cardinals and Crimson Tide face off on Monday for the right to head to the Sweet 16.

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) drives the ball during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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These are the Cardinals who have exhausted their collegiate eligibility, as well as a couple candidates for early departures.

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts in the second half against the Michigan State Spartans during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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The Cardinals gave it their all against Michigan State, but ultimately fell in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) drives the ball in the second half against the Michigan State Spartans during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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The Cardinals season was ended by the Spartans in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Adrian Wooley (14) moves the ball against Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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The highlights plus team & player notes from the Cardinals' loss to the Spartans.

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey looks on during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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Listen to what the head coach of the Cardinals and various payers said after their NCAA Tournament loss to the Spartans:

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Kobe Rodgers (11) drives the ball against Michigan State Spartans forward Jordan Scott (6) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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The Cardinals' season comes to an end in the second round of the Big Dance.

Mar 18, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; The court of the KeyBank Center arena ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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The Cardinals and Spartans meet once again in the Big Dance, this time with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line.

Vermont Catamounts guard Keira Hanson (12) tries to drive past Louisville Cardinals forward MacKenly Randolph (4) at the 2026 NCAA Women's March Madness basketball tournament at the KFC Yum Center In Louisville, Kentucky. March 21, 2026.

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The Cardinals improve to 12-2 in home NCAA Tournament games.

Feb 17, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) looks on during the second half against the SMU Mustangs at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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The Cardinals tip off against the Spartans at 2:45 p.m. EST.

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals center Aly Khalifa (15) looks to pass as South Florida Bulls forward Daimion Collins (6) defends during the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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The Cardinals and Spartans do battle for the right to head to the Sweet 16.

Mar 18, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals Guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) shoots the ball during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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The Cardinals take on the Spartans in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) drives to the basket for a lay up during the first half against the South Florida Bulls during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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Here are the three main ways that the Cardinals can take down the Spartans and reach the Sweet 16.

Mar 18, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey answer questions during the press conference ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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The Cardinals and Spartans will square off for the right to get to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament.

U of L head coach Jeff Walz laughs as he teased ESPN reporter Alexa Philippou about picking the Cardinals to lose in the first round of the NCAA tournament during a press conference ahead of U of L s Elite 8 matchup with Iowa at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wa. on Mar. 25, 2023. Philippou clarified that she thought it might be a possible upset win for Drake.

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The Cardinals and Catamounts square off in the first round of the Big Dance on Saturday.

Mar 1, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Skylar Jones (23) dribbles against Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Malaya Cowles (5) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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The Arizona transfer had played in every game this season for the Cardinals.

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Sananda Fru (13) makes a slam dunk during the second half against the South Florida Bulls during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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Take a look at how the Cardinals stack up against the Spartans for their NCAA Tournament matchup, and who the statistical models favor:

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) drives to the basket during the second half against the South Florida Bulls during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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The Cardinals and Spartans meet once again in the Big Dance, this time with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line.

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Adrian Wooley (14) dribbles and looks to pass as South Florida Bulls guard Joseph Pinion (5) defends during the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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The Cardinals took down the Bulls to capture their first win in the NCAA Tournament since 2017.

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Isaac McKneely (10) reacts to a play during the second half against the South Florida Bulls during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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The highlights, photo gallery plus team & player notes from the Cardinals' win over the Bulls.

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts during the first half against the South Florida Bulls during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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Listen to what the head coach of the Cardinals and various payers said after their NCAA Tournament win over the Bulls:

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard J'vonne Hadley (1) dribbles as South Florida Bulls guard Gavin Hightower (9) defends during the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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The Cardinals win their first game in the Big Dance in nearly a decade.

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The Cardinals will get their run in the NCAA Tournament started with a matchup against the Bulls in Buffalo.

Mar 7, 2026; Duluth, GA, USA; Louisville Cardinals mascot Louie on the court against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the second quarter at Gas South Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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The Cardinals tip off against the Bulls at 1:30 p.m. EST.