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Louisville Dominates Pittsburgh in NCAAB Showdown

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Saturday, January 17, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Petersen Events Center

Louisville Cardinals 100, Pittsburgh Panthers 59, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Louisville Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Louisville Cardinals beat Pittsburgh Panthers 100-59 at Petersen Events Center on January 17, 2026.

Who was favored in Louisville Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Panthers?

Louisville Cardinals were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -325 (about 76% implied). The favorite won.

In a commanding display, the Louisville Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 100-59 at the Petersen Events Center. This matchup highlighted the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances, with Louisville showcasing their offensive prowess and Pittsburgh struggling to find their footing. Louisville entered the game with a record of 13-5, while Pittsburgh's record stood at 8-10. The Cardinals, despite a recent dip in form with a record of 5-5 over their last ten games, managed to outshine the Panthers, who have been slightly better with a 4-6 record in the same span.

Louisville's scoring average in their last ten games was 80.6 points per game, while they allowed an average of 75.2 points. In contrast, Pittsburgh averaged 75.5 points scored and 71.3 points allowed during their last ten games. The Panthers' recent form included a win against Georgia Tech, where they scored 89 points, but they have struggled against stronger opponents, as evidenced by their losses to Syracuse and Clemson.

At home, Pittsburgh has a record of 2-4, whereas Louisville has performed better on the road with a 1-3 away record. This game marked a continuation of Pittsburgh's difficulties against Louisville, as they have now lost all three of their recent meetings, including two games in the previous season where they fell 68-79 and 78-82.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either side, which meant both teams were at full strength for this encounter. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Louisville favored by 7.5 points, with a total set at 152.5. The odds reflected a strong belief in Louisville's ability to secure a comfortable victory.

The game was played under standard conditions, and the atmosphere in the Petersen Events Center was charged, with fans eager to see if Pittsburgh could turn their fortunes around against a formidable opponent. However, it quickly became apparent that Louisville was in control from the outset, pushing their lead and maintaining a significant advantage throughout the game.

As the game progressed, Louisville's offensive efficiency was on full display, with Vangelis Zougris contributing significantly to the scoreline. He made crucial free throws and layups that helped extend the lead to an overwhelming 100 points. The scoring plays reflected Louisville's dominance, with multiple players contributing to the score, showcasing their depth and versatility.

Pittsburgh, on the other hand, struggled to keep pace, managing only 59 points in total. Their inability to defend against Louisville's high-scoring offense was evident, leading to a disappointing home loss. The Panthers' scoring efforts were insufficient to challenge the Cardinals effectively, resulting in a final score that underscored the disparity between the two teams.

Overall, this matchup served as a reminder of the challenges Pittsburgh faces in the current season, while Louisville reaffirmed their status as a competitive force in the league. The game concluded with Louisville firmly establishing themselves as a team to watch, while Pittsburgh will need to regroup and address their defensive shortcomings moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	LOU -7.5	152.5 o -112 / u -108	Louisville Cardinals -325 · Pittsburgh Panthers +260

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Leaders

PointsBrandin Cummings11Pittsburgh Panthers
AssistsDamarco Minor7Pittsburgh Panthers
ReboundsBarry Dunning Jr.6Pittsburgh Panthers
PointsRyan Conwell24Louisville Cardinals
AssistsRyan Conwell6Louisville Cardinals
ReboundsJ'Vonne Hadley7Louisville Cardinals

Recent form

Pittsburgh Panthers

Last 10: 4-6Streak W175.5 scored · 71.3 allowed per game2-4 at home

W89-66at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsJan 15
L72-83vs Syracuse OrangeJan 10
L68-73vs Clemson TigersJan 3
L69-76at Miami HurricanesDec 31
W80-46at Penn State Nittany LionsDec 21
W103-63vs Binghamton BearcatsDec 18
L61-79at Villanova WildcatsDec 13
L73-80vs Hofstra PrideDec 7
L73-81vs Texas A&M AggiesDec 3
W67-66vs Ohio State BuckeyesNov 29

Louisville Cardinals

Last 10: 5-5Streak L180.6 scored · 75.2 allowed per game1-3 away

L70-79vs Virginia CavaliersJan 14
W75-62vs Boston College EaglesJan 10
L73-84vs Duke Blue DevilsJan 7
L76-80at Stanford CardinalJan 3
W90-70at California Golden BearsDec 31
W94-54vs Montana GrizzliesDec 20
L62-83at Tennessee VolunteersDec 17
W99-73vs Memphis TigersDec 13
W87-78vs Indiana HoosiersDec 6
L80-89at Arkansas RazorbacksDec 4

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	Louisville Cardinals	Pittsburgh Panthers
Field goals	36-57	21-55
Field goal %	63	38
Three-pointers	15-29	7-24
Three-point %	52	29
Free throws	13-15	10-16
Free throw %	87	63
Rebounds	35	24
Offensive rebounds	6	8
Defensive rebounds	29	16
Assists	24	13
Steals	6	5
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	8	10
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	7
Fast-break points	10	6
Points in the paint	38	24
Fouls	16	14
Largest lead	45	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	99	0

How the scoring went

2nd Half61-28Damarco Minor makes driving layup
2nd Half63-28J'Vonne Hadley makes 4-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half63-31Damarco Minor makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cameron Corhen assists)
2nd Half65-31Ryan Conwell makes layup (Aly Khalifa assists)
2nd Half66-31Ryan Conwell makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half66-34Omari Witherspoon makes 23-foot three point jumper (Damarco Minor assists)
2nd Half66-36Cameron Corhen makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half68-36J'Vonne Hadley makes layup (Sananda Fru assists)
2nd Half68-38Barry Dunning Jr. makes layup (Cameron Corhen assists)
2nd Half70-38Sananda Fru makes 3-foot dunk (Ryan Conwell assists)
2nd Half70-40Barry Dunning Jr. makes layup (Cameron Corhen assists)
2nd Half73-40Ryan Conwell makes 24-foot three point jumper (J'Vonne Hadley assists)
2nd Half73-43Nojus Indrusaitis makes 27-foot three point jumper (Cameron Corhen assists)
2nd Half75-43Kobe Rodgers makes layup (Aly Khalifa assists)
2nd Half75-44Brandin Cummings makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-46Brandin Cummings makes 8-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half75-48Kieran Mullen makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half75-49Kieran Mullen makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half78-49Ryan Conwell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Vangelis Zougris assists)
2nd Half78-51Brandin Cummings makes 12-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half80-51Vangelis Zougris makes layup (Ryan Conwell assists)
2nd Half81-51Vangelis Zougris makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half83-51Adrian Wooley makes layup (J'Vonne Hadley assists)
2nd Half85-51J'Vonne Hadley makes driving layup
2nd Half87-51Sananda Fru makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Isaac McKneely assists)
2nd Half89-51J'Vonne Hadley makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half89-53Nojus Indrusaitis makes layup (Damarco Minor assists)
2nd Half90-53Adrian Wooley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half91-53Adrian Wooley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half93-53Sananda Fru makes 2-foot dunk (Vangelis Zougris assists)
2nd Half93-54Macari Moore makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half93-55Macari Moore makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half94-55Vangelis Zougris makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half95-55Vangelis Zougris makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half96-55Vangelis Zougris makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half98-55Kobe Rodgers makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half100-55Vangelis Zougris makes layup
2nd Half100-56Kieran Mullen makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half100-57Kieran Mullen makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half100-59Omari Witherspoon makes layup (Macari Moore assists)