The Cards Are Back

By Austin Stuckey, SSM

LOUISVILLE, Ky - The No. 6 Louisville Cardinals rolled past the Ohio Bobcats 106‑81 Saturday at the KFC Yum! Center, improving to 4‑0 on the season. The Cards jumped out fast, led 59‑47 at halftime, and never looked back. They controlled the game from start to finish and showed they are ready to compete at the highest level.

Ryan Conwell led the way with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Mikel Brown Jr. added 19 points and 7 assists, while Isaac McKneely chipped in 15 points. Louisville shot 50% from the field and 46% from three, scored 26 second-chance points, and turned Ohio turnovers into 27 points. The offense moved the ball well and kept Ohio on their heels all game.

Defensively, the Cards forced 17 turnovers and held Ohio to 44% shooting. Louisville also won the rebound battle 41‑34 and made it tough for the Bobcats to get any momentum.

Head coach Pat Kelsey praised the team’s effort and focus. His squad is playing with pace and energy, and this win shows the players are buying into his system early in the season.

Next up, Louisville travels to Cincinnati to take on the Bearcats this Friday at 6:30 p.m. For Louisville fans, this is a big test, and the Cards will look to keep their unbeaten start alive.