NCAAB · Final

Louisville Dominates Jackson State in Season Opener

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Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · KFC Yum! Center

Louisville Cardinals 106, Jackson State Tigers 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Jackson State Tigers vs Louisville Cardinals?

Louisville Cardinals beat Jackson State Tigers 106-70 at KFC Yum! Center on November 6, 2025.

In a commanding display, the Louisville Cardinals secured a decisive victory over the Jackson State Tigers, finishing the game with a score of 106-70 at the KFC Yum! Center. This matchup not only showcased Louisville's strength but also highlighted the struggles of Jackson State, who fell to 0-2 on the season.

Louisville entered the game with a strong home record of 2-0, and their recent form has been impressive, boasting a 9-1 record over their last ten games, including a win streak of one. The Cardinals averaged 78.4 points scored per game while allowing 65.5 points. Their last game before facing Jackson State was a resounding 104-45 victory against South Carolina State Bulldogs, indicating their offensive prowess.

On the other hand, Jackson State has faced challenges early in the season, with a record of 0-2. Their recent performance shows an 8-2 record over the last ten games, but they have now lost their last two outings. The Tigers averaged 72.5 points per game while allowing 69.0 points. Their most recent game was a heavy defeat against the Illinois Fighting Illini, where they lost 55-113.

The game at the KFC Yum! Center also marked a significant home advantage for Louisville, who maintained a perfect home record of 7-0 in their last ten games. In contrast, Jackson State has struggled on the road, with a 3-1 away record in their last ten games. The Cardinals' ability to dominate at home was evident throughout the match as they established control early on.

In terms of scoring, Louisville's offensive performance was highlighted by a series of impressive plays. The Cardinals built a substantial lead, leading 102-63 in the second half before Jackson State managed to score some late points. Notable scoring plays included a three-point jumper by Daeshun Ruffin for Jackson State, but it was not enough to close the gap. The Cardinals continued to extend their lead, with Spencer Legg contributing free throws to bring the score to 106-66 before Jackson State added a final three-point shot and a free throw to end the game at 70 points.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the performance disparity suggests that Jackson State may be dealing with challenges that could affect their lineup. The market reflected Louisville's dominance, pricing them as heavy favorites with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a strong expectation for their victory.

The conditions for the game were favorable for both teams, with the KFC Yum! Center providing a vibrant atmosphere for Louisville's home opener. Fans witnessed a high-scoring affair, as the Cardinals' offensive strategy overwhelmed the Tigers throughout the match.

Viewers should have noted Louisville's effective offensive execution and defensive resilience, as they consistently pressured Jackson State and capitalized on their mistakes. The Cardinals' ability to score efficiently and maintain control of the game was a key factor in their success. As the season progresses, Louisville will look to build on this momentum, while Jackson State will need to regroup and address their early-season struggles.

Leaders

PointsRyan Conwell19Louisville Cardinals
AssistsMikel Brown Jr.9Louisville Cardinals
ReboundsKhani Rooths10Louisville Cardinals
PointsDaeshun Ruffin22Jackson State Tigers
AssistsDaeshun Ruffin4Jackson State Tigers
ReboundsJalen Tatum6Jackson State Tigers

Recent form

Louisville Cardinals

Last 10: 9-1Streak W178.4 scored · 65.5 allowed per game7-0 at home

W104-45vs South Carolina State BulldogsNov 4
L62-73at Duke Blue DevilsMar 16
W76-73vs Clemson TigersMar 15
W75-73vs Stanford CardinalMar 13
W68-48vs Stanford CardinalMar 8
W85-68vs California Golden BearsMar 6
W79-68vs Pittsburgh PanthersMar 1
W71-66at Virginia Tech HokiesFeb 26
W89-81vs Florida State SeminolesFeb 22
W75-60at Notre Dame Fighting IrishFeb 17

Jackson State Tigers

Last 10: 8-2Streak L272.5 scored · 69 allowed per game3-1 away

L55-113at Illinois Fighting IlliniNov 4
L56-60vs Alabama State HornetsMar 16
W71-50vs Bethune-Cookman WildcatsMar 15
W91-76vs Florida A&M RattlersMar 13
W66-62at Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsMar 8
W76-69at Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsMar 7
W88-74vs Prairie View A&M PanthersMar 4
W67-52vs Texas Southern TigersMar 1
W71-63vs Alcorn State BravesFeb 22
W84-71at Bethune-Cookman WildcatsFeb 18

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Bethune-Cookman	17-15	-	14-4
Southern	17-17	3	11-7
Florida A&M	15-16	3	11-7
Alabama A&M	18-15	4	10-8
Arkansas-Pine Bluff	13-19	4	10-8
Texas Southern	12-18	4	10-8
Jackson State	12-21	4	10-8
Prairie View A&M	19-18	5	9-9
Grambling	14-19	7	7-11
Alabama State	10-22	7	7-11
Alcorn State	9-23	7	7-11
Mississippi Valley State	3-30	12	2-16
Duke	35-3	-	17-1
Virginia	30-6	2	15-3
Miami	26-9	4	13-5
North Carolina	24-9	5	12-6
Clemson	24-11	5	12-6
Louisville	24-11	6	11-7
NC State	20-14	7	10-8
Florida State	18-15	7	10-8
California	22-12	8	9-9
Stanford	20-13	8	9-9
Virginia Tech	19-13	9	8-10
SMU	20-14	9	8-10
Wake Forest	18-17	10	7-11
Syracuse	15-17	11	6-12
Pittsburgh	13-20	12	5-13
Notre Dame	13-18	13	4-14
Boston College	11-20	13	4-14
Georgia Tech	11-20	15	2-16

Box score

Stat	Jackson State Tigers	Louisville Cardinals
Field goals	25-63	35-67
Field goal %	40	52
Three-pointers	11-27	10-33
Three-point %	41	30
Free throws	9-16	26-35
Free throw %	56	74
Rebounds	29	49
Offensive rebounds	7	15
Defensive rebounds	22	34
Assists	10	24
Steals	6	11
Blocks	4	1
Turnovers	12	10
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	15
Fast-break points	5	12
Points in the paint	26	50
Fouls	22	18
Largest lead	2	40

How the scoring went

2nd Half39-65Mikel Brown Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-67Adrian Wooley made Dunk.
2nd Half39-69Sananda Fru made Dunk. Assisted by Isaac McKneely.
2nd Half39-71Isaac McKneely made Layup.
2nd Half39-72Aly Khalifa made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-72Jalen Tatum made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-74Aly Khalifa made Layup. Assisted by Kobe Rodgers.
2nd Half41-74Mike Williams made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-75Khani Rooths made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-77Ryan Conwell made Layup.
2nd Half44-77Dorian McMillian made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half44-79Khani Rooths made Layup. Assisted by Mikel Brown Jr..
2nd Half47-79Dorian McMillian made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kedrick Simmons.
2nd Half47-81Mikel Brown Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half49-81Jayme Mitchell Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half52-81Jayme Mitchell Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Deyan Kolev.
2nd Half52-82Mikel Brown Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-83Mikel Brown Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-84Kobe Rodgers made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-85Kobe Rodgers made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-87Sananda Fru made Dunk. Assisted by Isaac McKneely.
2nd Half54-87Jayme Mitchell Jr. made Dunk. Assisted by Daeshun Ruffin.
2nd Half55-87Jayme Mitchell Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-87Jayme Mitchell Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-89Kobe Rodgers made Layup.
2nd Half56-91Khani Rooths made Layup. Assisted by Aly Khalifa.
2nd Half58-91Jayme Mitchell Jr. made Dunk. Assisted by Daeshun Ruffin.
2nd Half58-94Khani Rooths made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mikel Brown Jr..
2nd Half58-96Mikel Brown Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Kobe Rodgers.
2nd Half60-96Daeshun Ruffin made Layup.
2nd Half60-99Ryan Conwell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mikel Brown Jr..
2nd Half63-99Daeshun Ruffin made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half63-102Mikel Brown Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Vangelis Zougris.
2nd Half64-102Kobe Butler made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-102Daeshun Ruffin made Layup.
2nd Half66-104Khani Rooths made Jumper.
2nd Half66-105Spencer Legg made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-106Spencer Legg made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-106Daeshun Ruffin made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half70-106Daeshun Ruffin made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Louisville Cardinals, below favours Jackson State Tigers.