NCAAB · Final

Louisville Dominates Montana in Convincing Victory

Saturday, December 20, 2025, 12:00 PM ET · KFC Yum! Center

Louisville Cardinals 94, Montana Grizzlies 54, 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 Montana Grizzlies vs Louisville Cardinals?

Louisville Cardinals beat Montana Grizzlies 94-54 at KFC Yum! Center on December 20, 2025.

Who was favored in Montana Grizzlies vs Louisville Cardinals?

Louisville Cardinals were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -20000 (about 100% implied). The favorite won.

The Louisville Cardinals showcased their dominance in a decisive 94-54 victory over the Montana Grizzlies at the KFC Yum! Center. This game highlighted the stark contrast between the two teams, with Louisville boasting a strong home record of 10-2 compared to Montana's 6-7 away record. The Cardinals have been particularly formidable at home, holding a perfect 7-0 record in their own arena this season.

Louisville entered the game with a recent form that included an 8-2 record over their last ten games, although they were coming off a loss to the Tennessee Volunteers just three days prior. Their average scoring during this stretch was an impressive 90.1 points per game, while they allowed 71.9 points, indicating a high-scoring offensive unit. However, the Cardinals faced a setback with their last five games showing a record of 3-2 and an average of 86.4 points scored, which still reflects their offensive capabilities but suggests some defensive vulnerabilities.

On the other hand, Montana has struggled recently, with a 4-6 record in their last ten games and a current losing streak of one game. They averaged 81.9 points scored and allowed 79.9 points during this period. The Grizzlies were also coming off a loss against Montana Tech, which may have affected their confidence heading into this matchup. Their last five games resulted in a 2-3 record, with an average of 83.0 points scored, indicating they can put points on the board but have been inconsistent.

When it comes to previous meetings, this game was a significant test for Montana, as they faced a Louisville team that has been a powerhouse at home. The Cardinals have shown their ability to dominate lesser opponents, and this match was no exception. The betting market reflected this expectation, with DraftKings setting the spread at -30.5 in favor of Louisville, indicating a strong belief in their ability to win decisively. The total was set at 166.5, suggesting a high-scoring affair was anticipated.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the overall health of both teams can often play a crucial role in performance. The conditions at the KFC Yum! Center were likely favorable for the home team, contributing to their strong performance.

As the game unfolded, Louisville quickly established control, leading to a commanding score of 94-54 by the end. Key moments included Connor Dick's three-point jumper and a series of free throws that helped maintain their lead. The Cardinals’ ability to score efficiently, coupled with a solid defensive performance, allowed them to pull away significantly in the second half. The scoring plays highlighted Louisville's offensive depth, with contributions from players like Grant Kepley and Isaac McKneely.

Overall, this matchup served as a reminder of Louisville's strength at home and their ability to overpower opponents, particularly those struggling like Montana. The Cardinals will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season, while the Grizzlies will need to regroup and address their inconsistencies moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	LOU -30.5	166.5 o -112 / u -108	Montana Grizzlies +3500 · Louisville Cardinals -20000

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Leaders

PointsSananda Fru18Louisville Cardinals
AssistsAly Khalifa6Louisville Cardinals
ReboundsSananda Fru8Louisville Cardinals
PointsGrant Kepley15Montana Grizzlies
AssistsTyler Isaak3Montana Grizzlies
ReboundsMoney Williams5Montana Grizzlies

Recent form

Louisville Cardinals

Last 10: 8-2Streak L190.1 scored · 71.9 allowed per game7-0 at home

L62-83at Tennessee VolunteersDec 17
W99-73vs Memphis TigersDec 13
W87-78vs Indiana HoosiersDec 6
L80-89at Arkansas RazorbacksDec 4
W104-47vs NJIT HighlandersNov 27
W87-46vs Eastern Michigan EaglesNov 25
W74-64at Cincinnati BearcatsNov 21
W106-81vs Ohio BobcatsNov 15
W96-88vs Kentucky WildcatsNov 12
W106-70vs Jackson State TigersNov 7

Montana Grizzlies

Last 10: 4-6Streak L181.9 scored · 79.9 allowed per game2-2 away

L75-82vs Montana Tech OrediggersDec 18
W102-46vs Salish Kootenai BisonDec 11
W79-75at North Dakota Fighting HawksDec 7
L72-81vs North Dakota State BisonDec 4
L87-95vs Oakland Golden GrizzliesNov 26
L63-68vs Lamar CardinalsNov 23
L81-86at Texas A&M AggiesNov 19
W90-82vs Cal Poly MustangsNov 15
W102-93at UNLV RebelsNov 12
L68-91at Stanford CardinalNov 8

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Portland State	20-11	-	13-5
Montana State	18-14	1	12-6
Eastern Washington	14-19	2	11-7
Northern Colorado	20-12	3	10-8
Montana	18-16	3	10-8
Weber State	16-16	3	10-8
Idaho	21-15	4	9-9
Sacramento State	10-21	8	6-12
Idaho State	13-20	8	5-13
Northern Arizona	10-22	9	4-14
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	Montana Grizzlies	Louisville Cardinals
Field goals	17-53	34-65
Field goal %	32	52
Three-pointers	7-24	12-34
Three-point %	29	35
Free throws	13-15	14-19
Free throw %	87	74
Rebounds	25	48
Offensive rebounds	4	14
Defensive rebounds	21	34
Assists	7	24
Steals	9	13
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	19	14
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	17
Fast-break points	2	9
Points in the paint	20	44
Fouls	19	15
Largest lead	0	40
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	97

How the scoring went

2nd Half27-48Ryan Conwell makes layup (Aly Khalifa assists)
2nd Half27-50Sananda Fru makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (J'Vonne Hadley assists)
2nd Half27-52J'Vonne Hadley makes layup (Aly Khalifa assists)
2nd Half27-54J'Vonne Hadley makes layup
2nd Half28-54Te'Jon Sawyer makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half29-54Te'Jon Sawyer makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half29-56Kasean Pryor makes layup
2nd Half31-56Grant Kepley makes driving layup
2nd Half31-57Khani Rooths makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half31-58Khani Rooths makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half32-58Money Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half33-58Money Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half33-60Kasean Pryor makes layup (Ryan Conwell assists)
2nd Half35-60Brooklyn Hicks makes driving layup
2nd Half38-60Tyler Thompson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Money Williams assists)
2nd Half38-63Ryan Conwell makes 26-foot three pointer
2nd Half39-63Grant Kepley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-63Grant Kepley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-66Ryan Conwell makes 22-foot three point jumper (J'Vonne Hadley assists)
2nd Half40-69Khani Rooths makes 22-foot three point jumper (Sananda Fru assists)
2nd Half40-72Aly Khalifa makes 26-foot three point jumper (Khani Rooths assists)
2nd Half40-73Adrian Wooley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-74Adrian Wooley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-75Adrian Wooley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-75Grant Kepley makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tyler Isaak assists)
2nd Half43-77Khani Rooths makes 3-foot dunk (Aly Khalifa assists)
2nd Half46-77Grant Kepley makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tyler Isaak assists)
2nd Half47-77Grant Kepley makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half47-80Ryan Conwell makes 22-foot three point jumper (Khani Rooths assists)
2nd Half47-81Isaac McKneely makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-82Isaac McKneely makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-84Vangelis Zougris makes layup (Khani Rooths assists)
2nd Half50-84Connor Dick makes 23-foot three point jumper (Grant Kepley assists)
2nd Half50-85Vangelis Zougris makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-85Grant Kepley makes 11-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half52-86Khani Rooths makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-89Isaac McKneely makes 25-foot three point jumper (Vangelis Zougris assists)
2nd Half54-89Grant Kepley makes layup
2nd Half54-92Cole Sherman makes 23-foot three point jumper (Spencer Legg assists)
2nd Half54-94Will Hanke makes layup (Spencer Legg assists)