Louisville Cardinals 75, Clemson Tigers 80
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Clemson Tigers
Clemson Tigers defeated Louisville Cardinals 80–75 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 15:33 swung win probability 78% → 47%. 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 | 35 | 40 | 75 |
| Clemson Tigers | 38 | 42 | 80 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 15:33 swung win probability 78% → 47%.
Why Louisville Cardinals lost
- Outscored 24-7 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Cardinals | 9–0 | H1 15:33 | 78% → 47% |