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No. 16 Louisville Thumps Cal 90-70 in ACC Opener

The road win ended Cal's nine-game streak, underscoring Louisville's depth without Mikel Brown Jr.

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30, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; Louisville Cardinals Pat Kelsey reacts to a foul call against his team during the second half against the California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Ryan Conwell led the Cardinals with 26 points and six 3-pointers, while Adrian Wooley added a season-high 21.
  • Sananda Fru posted a 13-point, 14-rebound double-double as all five Louisville starters scored in double figures.
  • Louisville opened with a 10-0 burst, led by as many as 26, and never trailed in Berkeley.
  • The result moved Louisville to 11-2 (1-0 ACC) and snapped Cal's run at 12-2, marking the Cards' first ACC-opener win in four seasons.
  • The Cardinals dominated the glass 49-32 and shot 46% from the field and 38% from three; next up is Stanford on Friday, while Cal hosts Notre Dame.