No. 24 Louisville Defeats Notre Dame 76-65

Ryan Conwell scores 12 points to lead the Cardinals to victory in ACC matchup

Feb. 4, 2026 at 9:39pm

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In a matchup between ACC foes, No. 24 Louisville defeated Notre Dame 76-65 on Wednesday night. Ryan Conwell led the Cardinals with 12 points, including 7 during a key 15-1 second-half run that helped Louisville pull away. Khani Rooths added 12 points off the bench for the Cardinals, who overcame a cold shooting start to earn the victory. Cole Certa scored 18 points for Notre Dame, which dropped its third straight and ninth game in its last 11 contests.

Why it matters

This win helps Louisville maintain its position in the top 25 rankings and stay in the hunt for a high seed in the upcoming ACC tournament. For Notre Dame, the loss continues a disappointing season as the Fighting Irish struggle to find consistency and secure key conference victories.

The details

Louisville overcame a slow start, trailing 16-9 early, before tying the game on a 3-pointer by Conwell. The game featured seven lead changes before the Cardinals took the lead for good late in the first half. Louisville built a double-digit advantage in the second half, with Conwell and Rooths leading the charge. The Cardinals shot just 41% from the field but made 13 of 18 free throws and dominated the paint 40-22. Notre Dame hit 11 3-pointers but shot just 39% overall.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 5, 2026.

The players

Ryan Conwell

A player for the Louisville Cardinals who scored 12 points, including 7 during a key second-half run that helped the team pull away.

Khani Rooths

A Louisville player who came off the bench to score 12 points and contribute to the Cardinals' victory.

Cole Certa

A player for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish who led his team with 18 points, including 5 3-pointers.

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The takeaway

This game highlighted Louisville's ability to overcome a slow start and pull away late, led by strong performances from Conwell and Rooths. For Notre Dame, the loss continues a frustrating season as the Fighting Irish struggle to find consistency and secure key conference wins.