Louisville Defeats SMU in ACC Tournament

Head Coach Pat Kelsey Discusses Team's Resilience After Second-Round Victory

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Louisville Cardinals defeated the SMU Mustangs 62-58 in the second round of the ACC Tournament on Wednesday. After the game, head coach Pat Kelsey spoke about his team's resilience, the performance of player Vangelis Zougris, and how he has instilled confidence in the squad. Key players Ryan Conwell and Adrian Wooley also joined Kelsey at the post-game press conference.

Why it matters

Louisville's victory over SMU keeps their ACC Tournament run alive, setting up a matchup against Miami in the next round. The Cardinals are looking to make a deep tournament run and secure an NCAA Tournament bid after a challenging regular season.

The details

In the second-round ACC Tournament game, Louisville defeated SMU by a score of 62-58. Ryan Conwell led the Cardinals with 16 points and 3 rebounds, while Adrian Wooley added 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. Vangelis Zougris also had a strong performance for Louisville. The Cardinals will now face Miami in the next round of the ACC Tournament.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
  • Louisville's next game against Miami is scheduled for 2:30 pm ET on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Pat Kelsey

The head coach of the Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team.

Ryan Conwell

A player for the Louisville Cardinals who finished the game against SMU with 16 points and 3 rebounds.

Adrian Wooley

A player for the Louisville Cardinals who finished the game against SMU with 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Vangelis Zougris

A player for the Louisville Cardinals who had a strong performance in the game against SMU.

Isaac McKneely

A player for the Louisville Cardinals who joined the post-game press conference.

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