- Matchup: Ohio Bobcats vs Louisville Cardinals
- Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
- Venue: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, KY
- Broadcast: The CW Network
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The Louisville Cardinals (3-0) are set to face off against the Ohio Bobcats (1-2) this Saturday at the KFC Yum! Center.
In their latest outing, the Ohio Bobcats faced St. Mary’s, suffering a setback with a 90-60 defeat. The Bobcats committed 15 fouls while St. Mary’s had 13. Ohio managed to connect on 11 of 22 shots from beyond the arc. St. Mary’s hit 17 of 22 free throw attempts, achieving a 77.3% success rate. Additionally, St. Mary’s tallied 39 rebounds (13 offensive, 26 defensive) and achieved 22 assists, along with 6 steals. Ohio’s defense allowed a field goal percentage of 50.0%, with St. Mary’s making 31 of 62 shots. The Bobcats recorded 12 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and secured 27 rebounds (with 11 offensive). From the charity stripe, Ohio converted 6 of 7 for an impressive 85.7%. Overall, the Bobcats finished the game with a field goal percentage of 37.5% (24 of 64) and succeeded on 6 of 24 three-point attempts.
Key player Jackson Paveletzke made a significant impact, scoring 19 points with a shooting efficiency of 53.8% (7 of 13) while playing 30 minutes and grabbing 3 rebounds along with 4 assists.
The Ohio Bobcats enter this matchup with a season record of 1-2. They average 72.3 points per game (ranked 279th in Division I) with a shooting percentage of 45.6% from the field. From three-point range, they are hitting 25.9% (15 of 58) and have a free throw percentage of 64.3%. Collectively, Ohio grabs 29.7 rebounds per game and has a total of 36 assists, placing them 274th nationally in assists. They average 10.7 turnovers and commit 15.7 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Bobcats create 12.7 turnovers per game while allowing 20.0 fouls. Opponents shoot 38.7% from three-point range, and Ohio ranks 300th in Division I for opponent scoring, allowing 82.3 points per game. They surrender a field goal percentage of 47.2% (85 of 180) and average 39.0 rebounds per game, ranking 279th in defensive assists, with 46 given up this season.
In their last game, the Louisville Cardinals triumphed against Kentucky with a score of 96-88. The Cardinals secured a total of 37 rebounds (12 offensive, 25 defensive), while turning the ball over 6 times and achieving 11 steals. Kentucky committed 21 fouls, providing Louisville with 31 free throw opportunities, of which they converted 21 for a 67.7% rate. In terms of three-point shooting, Louisville hit 13 of their 40 attempts (32.5%). Overall, the Cardinals finished the game with a shooting percentage of 44.9% (31 of 69). They allowed Kentucky to shoot 47.1% (32 of 68) and relinquished 40 total rebounds (11 offensive).
Mikel Brown Jr. was pivotal for Louisville, scoring 29 points (8 of 16 shooting, 50.0% field goal percentage) in 33 minutes on the court while also dishing out 5 assists and securing 2 rebounds.
Louisville boasts a perfect 3-0 record this season. The Cardinals commit 19.3 fouls per game and hit 73.7% of their free throw attempts. They average 22.3 assists per game, ranking 15th in the nation, and turn the ball over 11.0 times each game. Louisville has scored a total of 306 points (102.0 per game) with an average of 45.3 rebounds per game. Offensively, they are shooting 50.0% from the field, ranking 65th in Division I.
Defensively, Louisville ranks 123rd nationally in points allowed, giving up 67.7 per game. They force 17.0 turnovers per matchup, allowing opponents to shoot 37.2% from the field (60th in college). Their defense permits 31.3% shooting from beyond the arc (25 of 80) and allows opponents to convert 70.4% of their free throws. They concede 9.7 assists and 34.7 rebounds on average, ranking 52nd and 171st respectively in those categories.
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA game?
Pick: Back Ohio
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