No. 11 Louisville Snaps No. 17 Kansas’ 58-Game Exhibition Win Streak; 89-83

In one of the most anticipated exhibition games in the history of Louisville Basketball, the Cards hit the road for historic Phog Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas to take on the Kansas Jayhawks. Pat Kelsey completely revamped his approach in the offseason with an extra emphasis on rim protection and athleticism in the frontcourt. Kelsey also remained constant in emphasizing that the revamped approach would not come at the cost of his team identity of playing transition basketball and three-point shooting.

Kansas had won 58 straight exhibition games dating back to 1994. That streak was snapped by Louisville on Wednesday night, with the Cards winning 89-83. While it does not count towards the record, the experience of playing on the road in front of a sold out crowd and finding a way to escape with a win will prove monumental with the early season slate.

Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey yells from the bench during the exhibition game against Kansas Jayhawks inside Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas on Oct. 21, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Early on, Louisville looked like a team that was playing its first game together with 11 new faces. The Cards were taking quick contested threes on the offensive end and giving up open looks on the defensive end. Louisville marched out a starting five of Jackson Shelstad (Oregon), Seth Trimble (North Carolina), Adrian Wooley, Alvaro Folgueiras (Iowa) and Flory Bidunga (Kansas).

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Louisville fell behind 13-6 early as they tried to find the best lineup. Carter Knox replaced Wooley early and hit Louisville’s first three pointer, with Folgueiras adding one as well. Louisville transfer Tre White and superstar freshman Tyran Stokes were pacing the Jayhawks who looked comfortable at home early.

Louisville Cardinals guard Seth Trimble (5) drives the ball against Kansas Jayhawks during the exhibition game inside Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas on Oct. 21, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters…

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