Selection Sunday was on March 16, and Pat Kelsey and Jeff Walz found out that their Cardinals' are going to the Big Dance.
Louisville baseball continues to dominate, as the Cardinals just secured an impressive series win over a conference rival. Louisville football recruiting continues to skyrocket, as the Cardinals 2025 roster is amping things up before their spring football game.
It can be hard to keep track of all the sports in March, so this is a quick breakdown of all Louisville Cardinals news on March 17.
Louisville Cardinals news: Basketball makes Big Dance, baseball enters top 25, & more
Here is a quick rundown of all the news from Louisville basketball, Louisville baseball, Louisville football, and recruiting updates.
Louisville basketball makes the Big Dance
The Louisville Cardinals are dancing!
Pat Kelsey and his Cardinals are a little shocked and disappointed that they were seeded, but they are grateful to bring Louisville men's basketball back into March Madness. The Cardinals are dancing again for the first time in five years and will seek their first National Championship since 2013.
Pat Kelsey and his squad received a disappointing 8-seed and will go up against Creighton in the first round. The Cardinals have a nightmare path to the Final Four. Lousiville basketball's final AP ranking was No. 13, which makes them the second team in AP Poll history to be ranked No. 13 but to receive an 8-seed.
Jeff Walz and his Cardinals finished the year 22-10 and 13-5 in the ACC. The Cardinals secured their 13 consecutive appearances in the NCAA Tournament, and this year, they were given the No. 7 seed. Louisville will face Nebraska, the No. 10 seed, on Friday, March 21.
The Cardinals have an opportunity to play former star Hailey Van Lith in the second round if both teams can avoid the upset.
Louisville baseball keeps on rolling
Louisville baseball wins their opening series in ACC play over the North Carolina Tar Heels. The Tar Heels are ranked No. 6 in the nation, and the Cardinals secure two massive wins in this ACC matchup. Louisville went on to shut the Tar Heels out in the series-deciding game on Sunday, 5-0.
The Cardinals are led by junior Jake Munroe, who has a batting percentage of .423 with a slugging percentage of .707, with four home runs and 23 RBIs.
Louisville baseball now improves to 16-3 on the year and enters the top 25 rankings, as the Cardinals are now ranked No. 15 in the country. The Cardinals will play Northern Kentucky tonight at home before they hit the road and travel to Blacksburg to take on Virginia Tech.
Louisville football recruiting update
Louisville football loses their EDGE rusher Demon Clowney to the transfer portal. Clowney was a former top 250 prospect in the class of 2020, and transferred from Charlotte. The Cardinals have added 20 players from the transfer portal, and will look to add more in the spring window. The spring transfer portal opens up on April 16.
Louisville football is ranked No. 9 in the class of 2026 for its 10 commitments, according to 247Sports. Louisville football has landed multiple three-star recruits, but last week, Louisville football secured Jaydin Broadnax, the Cardinals' first 4-star commitment in a few years.
Louisville football is still in full swing for spring practice as the Cardinals and Jeff Brohm prepare for their Spring Game on April 11.