Louisville absolutely dominates in its opening game of the 2025-2026 season, showing why the Cardinals' No. 11 ranking is no fluke.
What a fantastic tone set by the Louisville basketball team in their 1st game of the season. The Cardinals put the rest of ACC on high alert, as they coast to an incredible 104 - 45 win over the visiting South Carolina State Bulldogs. Coach Pat Kelsey had his guys looking like it was midseason, with the play on both the offensive and defensive ends displaying the true depth of talent this roster holds.