Louisville Falls to Auburn in Ranked Matchup

The Cardinals go 1-2 in the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series in Arlington.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The No. 15 Louisville baseball program fell to No. 12 Auburn 10-6 on Saturday in the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series in Arlington, Texas. The Cardinals (3-4) struggled on the mound, giving up 13 hits and six walks, with five of their seven pitchers allowing earned runs. Louisville's offense generated just seven hits and three walks, striking out 13 times and going 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position.

Why it matters

This loss drops Louisville to 1-2 in the round-robin in-season tournament, a concerning start for a program that has been one of the nation's best over the past two decades under head coach Dan McDonnell. The Cardinals have already allowed double-digit hits in four of their seven games this season, raising questions about their pitching staff and defense.

The details

Louisville starter Wyatt Danilowicz (3.0 IP, 5 K, 3 BB, 6 H, 3 ER) struggled, allowing three runs before being pulled in the fourth inning. The Cardinals' offense finally got going in the bottom of the fourth, with first baseman Tague Davis hitting a two-run homer, but Auburn responded with a five-run seventh inning to pull away. Louisville threatened with a three-run ninth, but it wasn't enough.

  • The game took place on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • Louisville will return home to Jim Patterson Stadium and host Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST.

The players

Tague Davis

Louisville's first baseman, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs in the loss.

Kyle Campbell

Louisville's outfielder, who went 2-for-4 in the game.

Wyatt Danilowicz

Louisville's starting pitcher, who gave up six hits and three earned runs in three innings of work.

Dan McDonnell

Louisville's head coach, who is in his 20th season leading the program.

Auburn

The No. 12 ranked team that defeated Louisville 10-6.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to be more consistent on the mound and at the plate. This is a tough loss, but we'll regroup and get ready for our next challenge.”

— Dan McDonnell, Head Coach (Louisville Cardinals On SI)

What’s next

Louisville will return home to Jim Patterson Stadium and host Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST.

The takeaway

This loss drops Louisville to 1-2 in the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series, raising concerns about the Cardinals' pitching and defense early in the season. However, the team has a chance to rebound quickly with a 14-game homestand coming up, starting with a midweek matchup against Eastern Kentucky.