Louisville Topples Baylor in Neutral Court Matchup

The Cardinals have now won five consecutive games with their victory over the Bears.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Louisville men's basketball team defeated Baylor 82-71 in a neutral court matchup on Saturday. The Cardinals, who are now 19-6 overall and 8-4 in ACC play, have won five straight games. Baylor, meanwhile, has lost three in a row and 10 of its last 13 games.

Why it matters

This win continues Louisville's recent momentum, as they have now defeated three Quad 1 teams in their last three games. For Baylor, the loss is another setback in what has been a disappointing season so far for the Bears.

The details

Louisville got off to a hot start, shooting 9-of-17 from the field and 5-of-10 from three-point range to take a 23-16 lead. But Baylor responded with a 16-2 run to take a seven-point lead of their own. The game was tied 34-34 at halftime. In the second half, Louisville shot 10-of-15 to start the half and built a 59-44 lead. Baylor was unable to cut the deficit below nine points in the final 12 minutes.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • Louisville has now won five consecutive games.

The players

Louisville Cardinals

The men's basketball team from the University of Louisville, who are currently ranked No. 24 in the country and have a 19-6 overall record.

Baylor Bears

The men's basketball team from Baylor University, who have a 13-12 overall record and are 3-9 in Big 12 conference play.

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What’s next

Louisville will stay in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to take on SMU in an ACC matchup on Tuesday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m. EST.

The takeaway

Louisville has now won five straight games, including three against Quad 1 opponents, as they continue to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. Baylor, on the other hand, has struggled mightily in recent weeks and will look to turn things around in their remaining Big 12 games.