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Louisville Triumphs Over Cincinnati 74-64, First Win Since 2013

11/22/2025

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Summary

Louisville Triumphs Again

Louisville Cardinals beat Cincinnati Bearcats 74-64, their first win over Cincinnati since 2013.
Louisville improves to 5-0, while Cincinnati falls to 4-1.
After missing the first 10 shots, Louisville rallied in the second half, outscoring Cincinnati 46-32.
Ryan Conwell led Louisville with 25 points, and Mikel Brown Jr. added 22.
Louisville will face Eastern Michigan on November 24 after both teams shot around 37%.

Summary

Cardinals Clash Victorious

The University of Louisville Cardinals, ranked No. 6, faced the University of Cincinnati Bearcats in their 101st rivalry meeting today as part of The Hoops Classic, with Cincinnati last beating Louisville in 2022.
Both teams entered the game with 4-0 records.
Louisville leads the all-time series 56-44.
The game aired on ESPN2, while KenPom projected an 83-78 Louisville win.

History

Historical Context

The Cincinnati–Louisville rivalry began in 1921, reflecting Kentucky's rich collegiate sports culture. After Louisville's NCAA Championship win in 2013, the rivalry faced a hiatus due to conference realignments, with Louisville joining the Atlantic Coast Conference and Cincinnati moving to the Big 12 in 2023. The Cardinals' 2023 victory marked their first win over the Bearcats since 2013, intensifying future matchups.

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Louisville Triumphs Again

Louisville Cardinals beat Cincinnati Bearcats 74-64, their first win over Cincinnati since 2013.
Louisville improves to 5-0, while Cincinnati falls to 4-1.
After missing the first 10 shots, Louisville rallied in the second half, outscoring Cincinnati 46-32.
Ryan Conwell led Louisville with 25 points, and Mikel Brown Jr. added 22.
Louisville will face Eastern Michigan on November 24 after both teams shot around 37%.

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