Louisville basketball secured a massive win in the Battle of the Bluegrass as the Cardinals snapped their three-game losing streak to Kentucky with their 96-88 win this evening. The Cardinals were once up as big as 20 points tonight, and the KFC Yum! Center was buzzing all night long, but after a late run by Kentucky, Louisville secured a thrilling eight-point victory.
The Cards saw their backcourt dominate, as their three stars accounted for 61 of their 96 points. The Cardinals' win over Kentucky doesn't just give them bragging rights, but it sends a message to the nation that this Cardinals squad has what it takes to go the distance. Louisville was led by high intensity on the defensive side, while controlling the pace of the game and splashing 13 3-pointers.
Louisville is 3-0 for the first time since the 2020-21 season, and the Cardinals have all eyes on them. The Cards are going to jump into the top 10 for the first time this season, and are going to see their National Championship odds soar. So, after thrilling 40 minutes of basketball, here are five immediate observations from Louisville basketball's massive win over Kentucky.