Louisville Cardinals Advance in NCAA Tournament with Win Over South Florida
Buffalo, NY - The Louisville Cardinals are back in the NCAA Tournament spotlight, advancing for the first time since 2017. Under the guidance of head coach Pat Kelsey, the sixth-seeded Cardinals clinched an 83-79 victory against No.
11 South Florida on Thursday at the KeyBank Center. This win marks Kelsey's inaugural March Madness triumph as a head coach.
Next Up for Louisville: Michigan State Showdown
Louisville's next challenge is a face-off with No. 3 seed Michigan State, who secured their spot by defeating No. 14 North Dakota State.
The Cardinals and Spartans have some history, with their last encounter on December 1, 2021, ending in a 73-64 victory for Michigan State in East Lansing. Fans might recall their thrilling Elite Eight matchup in 2015, where the Spartans edged out Louisville 76-70 in overtime.
Awaiting Game Time and Broadcast Details
As of now, the tipoff time for Louisville's second-round game is still to be determined. Similarly, television broadcast details are yet to be announced. Fans should stay tuned for updates as the excitement of March Madness continues to unfold.