Louisville basketball defeats Baylor in road win

Mikel Brown Jr. leads Cardinals to victory with standout performance

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Louisville Cardinals basketball team secured a road win over the Baylor Bears, led by a standout performance from sophomore guard Mikel Brown Jr. Brown capped off a record-setting week with a strong showing against the Bears, helping the Cardinals improve their season record.

Why it matters

This win on the road against a tough Baylor team is an impressive result for the Louisville Cardinals, who are looking to build momentum in the ACC conference race. Mikel Brown Jr.'s continued development is also a positive sign for the program's future.

The details

Mikel Brown Jr. led the way for Louisville, scoring a game-high 25 points to go along with 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The Cardinals played stifling defense, holding Baylor to just 38% shooting from the field. Louisville was able to pull away in the second half, outscoring the Bears 42-32 over the final 20 minutes.

  • The game was played on February 14, 2026.

The players

Mikel Brown Jr.

A sophomore guard for the Louisville Cardinals basketball team who had a standout performance in the win over Baylor.

Louisville Cardinals

The men's basketball team from the University of Louisville, competing in the ACC conference.

Baylor Bears

The men's basketball team from Baylor University, a Big 12 Conference opponent of Louisville.

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What they’re saying

“Mikel really stepped up for us tonight. His energy and scoring punch were crucial in getting this big road win.”

— Chris Mack, Head Coach, Louisville Cardinals (Louisville Courier-Journal)

What’s next

Louisville will look to build on this momentum as they continue ACC play, with their next game scheduled for February 18th against NC State.

The takeaway

This victory over a tough Baylor team on the road demonstrates the growth and potential of the Louisville Cardinals basketball program, led by the continued development of star player Mikel Brown Jr.