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Louisville beats South Florida in its first NCAA Tournament win since 2017

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Updated: 4:23 PM EDT Mar 19, 2026

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FINAL SCORE | 83-79 – LouisvilleAfter almost a 10-year drought, the Louisville Cardinals have won their first NCAA Tournament game since 2017.The No. 6 Cards took down No. 11 South Florida in round one Thursday in Buffalo, New York.Isaac McKneely had a big game, with 23 points, hitting a season-high seven three-pointers. Louisville had two players on the floor that used to play for South Florida: Ryan Conwell and Kasean Pryor.Next, they’ll play Saturday against the winner of the Michigan State-North Dakota State game.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — FINAL SCORE | 83-79 – Louisville

After almost a 10-year drought, the Louisville Cardinals have won their first NCAA Tournament game since 2017.

The No. 6 Cards took down No. 11 South Florida in round one Thursday in Buffalo, New York.

Isaac McKneely had a big game, with 23 points, hitting a season-high seven three-pointers.

Louisville had two players on the floor that used to play for South Florida: Ryan Conwell and Kasean Pryor.

Next, they’ll play Saturday against the winner of the Michigan State-North Dakota State game.