Louisville Cardinals 52, Duke Blue Devils 83
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-26 · Winner: Duke Blue Devils
Duke Blue Devils defeated Louisville Cardinals 83–52 on 2026-01-26 in NCAA Men's play, a 31-point result. A 13-0 home team run ending at H2 19:06 swung win probability 64% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Louisville Cardinals lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Cardinals | 28 | 24 | 52 |
| Duke Blue Devils | 38 | 45 | 83 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 home team run ending at H2 19:06 swung win probability 64% → 98%.
Why Louisville Cardinals lost
- Lost H2 24-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H2 19:06 (win probability 64% → 98% for the home side).
- Shot 39.8% eFG vs a 56.5% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Blue Devils | 13–0 | H2 19:06 | 64% → 98% |