Louisville Cardinals Defeat Notre Dame Fighting Irish 76-65

Head Coach Pat Kelsey discusses team depth, player performances in victory

Feb. 4, 2026 at 10:07pm

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The No. 24 ranked Louisville Cardinals defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 76-65 on Wednesday night, bringing their record to 16-6 (6-4) on the season. Head coach Pat Kelsey discussed the depth of his team, the resiliency of player Kasean Pryor, and the progression of the frontcourt. Key players in the victory included Isaac McKneely, Sananda Fru, Khani Rooths, and Kasean Pryor.

Why it matters

This win keeps Louisville in the hunt for a potential NCAA Tournament berth, as they continue to build momentum in conference play. The depth and balanced scoring the Cardinals displayed will be crucial as they look to make a push down the stretch of the season.

The details

Louisville was led by strong performances from several players. Isaac McKneely finished with 13 points, converting four 3-pointers. Sananda Fru added 12 points, five rebounds, one assist, and three blocks. Khani Rooths recorded his second straight double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, along with one assist and two steals. Kasean Pryor chipped in 10 points, five rebounds, one assist, and one steal.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
  • Louisville's next game is on the road against Wake Forest on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12 pm ET.

The players

Pat Kelsey

Head coach of the Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team.

Isaac McKneely

Louisville Cardinals guard who scored 13 points in the win over Notre Dame.

Sananda Fru

Louisville Cardinals forward who contributed 12 points, five rebounds, one assist, and three blocks in the victory.

Khani Rooths

Louisville Cardinals forward who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, along with one assist and two steals.

Kasean Pryor

Louisville Cardinals player who added 10 points, five rebounds, one assist, and one steal in the game.

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