Louisville Upsets No. 22 Miami in Regular Season Finale

Cardinals clinch six-seed in ACC Tournament with 92-89 victory

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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In a hard-fought game, the Louisville Cardinals defeated the No. 22 Miami Hurricanes 92-89 on the road in the final game of the regular season. The Cardinals overcame a 12-point second-half deficit, led by strong performances from Adrian Wooley, Ryan Conwell, and other contributors across the roster.

Why it matters

This win marks Louisville's first top-25 road victory since 2020 and secures them the six-seed in next week's ACC Tournament. The Cardinals will now have the opportunity to potentially face Miami again in the quarterfinals, setting up an intriguing postseason rematch.

The details

Adrian Wooley hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 20 seconds left to give Louisville the lead for good. Ryan Conwell had 18 first-half points and made the crucial defensive stop late, while Aly Khalifa, Vangelis Zougris, J'Vonne Hadley, and Isaac McKneely all made key contributions. Louisville was without freshman point guard Mikel Brown Jr. and senior forward Kasean Pryor due to injuries.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • Louisville clinched the six-seed in next week's ACC Tournament.

The players

Adrian Wooley

A Louisville guard who hit the go-ahead 3-pointer in the final seconds to secure the win.

Ryan Conwell

A Louisville senior who had 18 first-half points and made the crucial defensive stop late in the game.

Aly Khalifa

A Louisville player who came off the bench to contribute 8 points, 2 3-pointers, 5 assists, and 0 turnovers.

Vangelis Zougris

A Louisville player who started his second game in a row and made 2 baskets at the rim.

Mikel Brown Jr.

A Louisville freshman point guard who missed the game due to a back injury.

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What they’re saying

“The Adrian Wooley pull-up that gave Louisville the lead and eventual win over #22 Miami. Cool, calm, and collected. Looks like a lead guard to me.”

— William McDermott, on3.com writer (Twitter)

What’s next

Louisville will face the winner of the 11-seed and 14-seed game in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament on Thursday.

The takeaway

This win showcases Louisville's depth and resilience, as they overcame a double-digit second-half deficit on the road against a ranked opponent to clinch a favorable seed in the upcoming conference tournament. The Cardinals proved they can win tough games through a team effort, setting them up well for a potential postseason run.