- Matchup: Louisville Cardinals vs Arkansas Razorbacks
- Event Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Venue: Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, AR
- Broadcast: ESPN
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The Louisville Cardinals (7-0) are traveling to Bud Walton Arena this Wednesday to face off against the Arkansas Razorbacks (5-2).
In their latest contest, the Louisville Cardinals took on NJIT and secured an impressive victory, finishing with a score of 104-47. The Cardinals showcased their offensive prowess, achieving a field goal percentage of 49.3% (36 of 73) and sinking 20 of 48 attempts from three-point range. From the free throw line, they converted 12 of 14 shots for an impressive 85.7%. On the boards, Louisville grabbed 58 rebounds, including 20 on the offensive end, and recorded 24 assists while forcing 11 turnovers and securing 6 steals. Defensively, the Cardinals held NJIT to just 31.0% shooting from the floor (18 of 58). NJIT recorded 6 assists and had 3 steals, while finishing with 20 rebounds (3 offensive and 17 defensive). The team struggled from the free-throw line, making only 4 of 7 attempts for a shooting percentage of 57.1%, and hit 7 of their 27 three-point attempts. Both teams were relatively disciplined, with Louisville committing 11 fouls and NJIT 13.
Ryan Conwell was a standout performer in this matchup, shooting 52.9% from the field and contributing 6 assists. He logged 24 minutes and racked up 9 rebounds while scoring 32 points on 9 of 17 shooting.
Currently, the Cardinals are boasting a perfect record of 7 wins and no losses for the season. They are averaging an impressive 96.7 points per game, placing them 4th nationally, and shooting 48.1% from the field. From long range, they are successful on 37.3% of their three-point attempts (93 of 249) and secure 75.8% from the free throw line. As a cohesive unit, Louisville averages 46.0 rebounds per game and has accumulated 145 assists this year, placing them 31st in the nation in assist record. They average 10.6 turnovers per game while committing 19.1 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Cardinals force an average of 15.0 turnovers per game and receive 20.1 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 28.8% from beyond the arc and are ranked 18th in Division 1 for points allowed (63.0). Overall, they permit a shooting percentage of 36.1% (153 of 424) and allow 33.3 rebounds per game. They are currently 19th in Division 1 for assists conceded, allowing 71 assists on the season.
In their last game, the Arkansas Razorbacks suffered a defeat against Duke, falling 80-71. The Razorbacks managed to collect 26 rebounds (17 defensive and 9 offensive) and recorded 11 turnovers while achieving 8 steals. Duke committed 13 fouls, sending the Razorbacks to the line for 11 free throws, of which they converted 9 for an 81.8% success rate. Arkansas shot 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 30 attempts, and totaled 26 field goals on 64 attempts for a percentage of 40.6%. Defensively, Arkansas allowed Duke to score 29 of 59 field goal attempts, giving them an overall shooting percentage of 49.2%. The Razorbacks also allowed Duke 36 rebounds, 11 of which were offensive.
Darius Acuff Jr. stood out for the Razorbacks, scoring 21 points on 8 of 17 shooting (47.1%), grabbing 2 rebounds and distributing 5 assists in his 38 minutes on the court.
For the season, Arkansas holds a record of 5-2. Offensively, the Razorbacks are shooting 48.5% from the field, ranking 71st in the nation. They have recorded 617 points over the season (averaging 88.1 points per game) and collect 37.9 rebounds per game. Their assist rate stands at 17.6 per game, making them 50th in Division 1, with an average of 9.6 turnovers. The Razorbacks are also committing 16.6 personal fouls each game, shooting 80.0% from the charity stripe.
On the defensive end, Arkansas ranks 149th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, giving up 71.6. They force an average of 12.0 turnovers and allow opponents to shoot 40.0% (67th in Division 1). The Razorbacks concede 30.6% on three-point attempts (59 of 193), and their opponents convert 65.5% of their free throws. Additionally, they give up an average of 15.0 assists and 35.4 total rebounds per game, placing them 278th and 214th respectively in those categories.
Which team will prevail tonight against the spread?
Prediction: Take Arkansas
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