NCAAB · Final

Louisville Dominates South Carolina State in Season Opener

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Monday, November 3, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · KFC Yum! Center

Louisville Cardinals 104, South Carolina State Bulldogs 45, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won South Carolina State Bulldogs vs Louisville Cardinals?

Louisville Cardinals beat South Carolina State Bulldogs 104-45 at KFC Yum! Center on November 3, 2025.

The Louisville Cardinals delivered an emphatic performance in their season opener, defeating the South Carolina State Bulldogs 104-45 at the KFC Yum! Center. This commanding victory showcased Louisville's offensive prowess and defensive strength, setting a strong tone for the season ahead.

Louisville entered the game with a solid home record of 1-0 and an impressive overall record of 9-1 in their last ten games, although they were coming off a loss in their previous outing against the Duke Blue Devils. In contrast, South Carolina State started the season with a record of 0-1, having lost their last game against the Norfolk State Spartans. The Cardinals averaged 77.1 points scored and allowed 67.6 points in their last ten games, while the Bulldogs boasted an average of 83.0 points scored and 69.9 points allowed during the same stretch, indicating a high-scoring potential.

The game unfolded with Louisville asserting dominance from the outset, quickly establishing a significant lead. By halftime, the Cardinals had already built a substantial advantage, which they maintained throughout the second half. The scoring was led by a balanced attack, with multiple players contributing to the high point total. The Bulldogs struggled to keep pace, managing only 45 points in total, a stark contrast to Louisville's offensive output.

In terms of home and away performance, Louisville's home record stood at 6-0, while South Carolina State had a 2-1 record in away games prior to this matchup. This home-court advantage played a crucial role in the Cardinals' ability to control the game and dictate the pace.

The injury situation was not detailed in the block, but both teams fielded their squads without notable absences. The conditions at the KFC Yum! Center were favorable for basketball, with a vibrant atmosphere that likely energized the home team.

Betting lines from the market indicated a strong confidence in Louisville's chances, with a final win probability of 1.0 for the Cardinals, underscoring their expected dominance in this matchup.

As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a series of impressive plays, including a notable three-point jumper by Kobe Rodgers, assisted by Cole Sherman, which capped off Louisville's scoring. The Bulldogs' efforts were highlighted by Teon Tindal's layup and subsequent scoring attempts, but they were unable to mount a significant challenge against the Cardinals' relentless offense.

Overall, this matchup not only highlighted Louisville's capabilities as a contender this season but also raised questions about South Carolina State's ability to compete at this level. The Cardinals' next steps will be watched closely as they look to build on this strong start, while the Bulldogs will need to regroup and reassess after this tough defeat.

Leaders

PointsKhani Rooths20Louisville Cardinals
AssistsMikel Brown Jr.6Louisville Cardinals
ReboundsJ'Vonne Hadley9Louisville Cardinals
PointsRayniel Wright11South Carolina State Bulldogs
AssistsRayniel Wright2South Carolina State Bulldogs
ReboundsD'Shay Knights Wright5South Carolina State Bulldogs

Recent form

Louisville Cardinals

Last 10: 9-1Streak L177.1 scored · 67.6 allowed per game6-0 at home

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
W91-66at NC State WolfpackFeb 13

South Carolina State Bulldogs

Last 10: 9-1Streak L183 scored · 69.9 allowed per game2-1 away

L65-66at Norfolk State SpartansMar 15
W88-67vs North Carolina Central EaglesMar 15
W68-63vs Coppin State EaglesMar 13
W87-71vs North Carolina Central EaglesMar 7
W79-69vs Howard BisonMar 4
W91-88vs Norfolk State SpartansMar 1
W81-68at Maryland Eastern Shore HawksFeb 25
W94-88at Delaware State HornetsFeb 22
W87-57vs Coppin State EaglesFeb 18
W90-62vs Morgan State BearsFeb 15

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Howard	24-11	-	11-3
Morgan State	14-16	1	10-4
Norfolk State	15-17	3	8-6
North Carolina Central	14-18	3	8-6
South Carolina State	10-22	4	7-7
Maryland Eastern Shore	9-23	6	5-9
Coppin State	7-24	6	5-9
Delaware State	8-23	9	2-12
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	South Carolina State Bulldogs	Louisville Cardinals
Field goals	13-57	33-62
Field goal %	23	53
Three-pointers	2-19	12-32
Three-point %	11	38
Free throws	17-22	26-33
Free throw %	77	79
Rebounds	33	47
Offensive rebounds	12	12
Defensive rebounds	21	35
Assists	5	23
Steals	6	12
Blocks	5	4
Turnovers	25	17
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	36
Fast-break points	0	10
Points in the paint	18	42
Fouls	25	21
Largest lead	0	67

How the scoring went

2nd Half15-66Mikel Brown Jr. made Dunk.
2nd Half15-67Ryan Conwell made Free Throw.
2nd Half15-69J'Vonne Hadley made Layup.
2nd Half17-69Florian Tenebay made Layup.
2nd Half17-71Khani Rooths made Layup. Assisted by Kobe Rodgers.
2nd Half17-72Khani Rooths made Free Throw.
2nd Half17-74Khani Rooths made Dunk.
2nd Half17-76Isaac McKneely made Layup.
2nd Half19-76Owen Bronston Jr. made Jumper. Assisted by Colin McKenzie.
2nd Half21-76Owen Bronston Jr. made Jumper.
2nd Half23-76Florian Tenebay made Layup.
2nd Half23-78Vangelis Zougris made Layup. Assisted by Khani Rooths.
2nd Half23-79Vangelis Zougris made Free Throw.
2nd Half23-81Sananda Fru made Dunk. Assisted by Ryan Conwell.
2nd Half26-81Noah Treadwell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Florian Tenebay.
2nd Half26-83Ryan Conwell made Layup.
2nd Half26-85J'Vonne Hadley made Dunk. Assisted by Vangelis Zougris.
2nd Half26-87Khani Rooths made Layup.
2nd Half28-87Derwin Hodge Jr. made Jumper.
2nd Half29-87Jayden Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half30-87Jayden Johnson made Free Throw.
2nd Half30-89Khani Rooths made Dunk.
2nd Half32-89Noah Treadwell made Jumper.
2nd Half32-92Sananda Fru made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Khani Rooths.
2nd Half32-93Sananda Fru made Free Throw.
2nd Half33-93James Morrow made Free Throw.
2nd Half34-93James Morrow made Free Throw.
2nd Half34-94Kobe Rodgers made Free Throw.
2nd Half34-95Kobe Rodgers made Free Throw.
2nd Half34-96Khani Rooths made Free Throw.
2nd Half34-98Khani Rooths made Dunk. Assisted by Vangelis Zougris.
2nd Half34-101Cole Sherman made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kobe Rodgers.
2nd Half36-101Teon Tindal made Layup. Assisted by Rayniel Wright.
2nd Half37-101Rayniel Wright made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-101Rayniel Wright made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-101Rayniel Wright made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-101Rayniel Wright made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-101Teon Tindal made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half42-104Kobe Rodgers made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cole Sherman.
2nd Half45-104Jamal Miles made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Rayniel Wright.

Win probability

Above the line favours Louisville Cardinals, below favours South Carolina State Bulldogs.