NCAAB · Final

Louisville Cardinals Edge South Florida Bulls in Close Contest

Thursday, March 19, 2026, 1:30 PM ET · KeyBank Center

Louisville Cardinals 83, South Florida Bulls 79, 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 South Florida Bulls vs Louisville Cardinals?

Louisville Cardinals beat South Florida Bulls 83-79 at KeyBank Center on March 19, 2026.

Who was favored in South Florida Bulls vs Louisville Cardinals?

Louisville Cardinals were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -170 (about 63% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling matchup at the KeyBank Center, the Louisville Cardinals narrowly defeated the South Florida Bulls with a final score of 83-79. This game showcased the contrasting trajectories of both teams, with Louisville entering the contest having lost their last game and South Florida riding a ten-game winning streak. The Cardinals, with a home record of 24-10, faced off against the Bulls, who boasted an impressive away record of 25-9.

Louisville's recent form has been a mixed bag, as they recorded a 6-4 record in their last ten games, but they were on a one-game losing streak prior to this victory. The Cardinals averaged 82.5 points scored per game while allowing 75.7 points during that stretch. Their home performance has been strong, with a perfect 4-0 record at home in their last ten games, although they had struggled on the road with a 2-4 record. In contrast, South Florida has been in exceptional form, winning all ten of their last games, averaging 81.6 points scored and allowing only 66.5 points. They have also performed well away from home, with a perfect 4-0 record in their last ten away games.

The matchup was particularly interesting given the teams' previous meetings, although the block did not provide specific details on those encounters. The injury picture was not detailed either, leaving fans to speculate on the potential impact of any absent players. The betting market reflected the competitive nature of the game, with DraftKings setting the spread at Louisville -3.5 and the total at 160.5. The odds indicated a strong belief in Louisville's home advantage, as they were favored with a moneyline of -170, while South Florida was at +142.

As the game unfolded, the scoring plays highlighted the intensity of the contest. J'Vonne Hadley made critical free throws late in the game, while Gavin Hightower and Izaiyah Nelson contributed significant baskets for South Florida. The final moments saw Ryan Conwell's free throws help solidify Louisville's lead, and Joseph Pinion's three-pointer brought South Florida within striking distance in the closing seconds. Ultimately, Louisville's ability to convert free throws and make key plays in crunch time secured their victory.

With the win, Louisville demonstrated resilience and the ability to perform under pressure, while South Florida's strong run was challenged but not extinguished. This matchup not only showcased the talent on both sides but also set the stage for what could be an exciting postseason for both teams.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	LOU -3.5	160.5 o -108 / u -112	South Florida Bulls +142 · Louisville Cardinals -170

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Leaders

PointsIsaac McKneely23Louisville Cardinals
AssistsRyan Conwell6Louisville Cardinals
ReboundsSananda Fru10Louisville Cardinals
PointsJoseph Pinion27South Florida Bulls
AssistsJoseph Pinion6South Florida Bulls
ReboundsIzaiyah Nelson9South Florida Bulls

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