- Matchup: NC State Wolfpack vs Louisville Cardinals
- Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
- Venue: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, KY
- Broadcast: ESPN
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The NC State Wolfpack (17-6) will face off against the Louisville Cardinals (16-6) this Monday at the KFC Yum! Center.
In their previous outing, the Wolfpack triumphed over SMU with a thrilling score of 84-83. In terms of fouls, NC State recorded 13 while SMU had 14. They converted 12 out of 22 three-point attempts. SMU managed a free throw percentage of 58.3%, making 7 of 12 tries. The Mustangs secured a total of 36 rebounds (11 offensive, 25 defensive) but failed to record a block. Moreover, SMU provided 17 assists and registered 2 steals. Defensively, NC State allowed their opponents to shoot 47.8% from the field on 32 of 67 attempts and tallied 19 assists while forcing their rivals into 8 turnovers and achieving 6 steals. They collected a total of 30 rebounds, including 6 offensive boards and finished with a free throw percentage of 60.0%, making 12 of 20 attempts. The Wolfpack’s field goal percentage stood at 45.9%, hitting 28 of 61 shots, including 16 out of 36 three-point attempts.
Darrion Williams made a significant contribution in the last game, scoring 25 points on 8 of 18 shooting during his 34 minutes on the court. He also collected 3 rebounds, finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.4% but did not record any assists.
With a season record of 17-6, NC State averages 85.8 points per game (25th in college basketball) and boasts a field goal percentage of 48.0%. From the three-point line, they shoot at a rate of 40.1% (254 out of 633) and maintain a free throw percentage of 75.9%. The Wolfpack averages 35.9 rebounds per game and has dished out 389 assists so far this season, ranking 43rd nationally. They lose possession on turnovers an average of 9.6 times per contest and commit 18.7 fouls per game.
On the defensive end, the Wolfpack forces an average of 13.7 turnovers per game while drawing 17.2 fouls. They allow 34.2% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 148th in the nation in points allowed per game (72.4). NC State’s defense permits a shooting percentage of 42.9% (562 out of 1,310) and averages 34.7 rebounds per game, ranking 74th in assists surrendered with 277 for the season.
In their most recent game, the Louisville Cardinals secured a win against Notre Dame with a score of 76-65. They allowed Notre Dame to grab a total of 33 rebounds (10 offensive). Louisville achieved 40.7% shooting from deep, making 11 of 27 attempts and was 6 of 14 at the free throw line (42.9%). The Cardinals allowed Notre Dame to shoot 38.7% from the field, with 24 of 62 shooting. Their performance included shooting 28 for 65 from the field, giving them a shooting percentage of 43.1%. From three-point range, Louisville sank 7 of 31 attempts (22.6%) and converted 13 of their 18 free throws for a percentage of 72.2%. Notre Dame committed 17 fouls, leading the Cardinals to the free-throw line 18 times. They turned the ball over 12 times while securing 6 steals. Louisville collected 29 defensive rebounds and 15 offensive boards for a total of 44 rebounds in the game.
Isaac McKneely contributed significantly for the Cardinals, finishing with 13 points in 27 minutes of play, shooting 4 of 8 for a field goal percentage of 50.0%, and adding 2 rebounds, but did not record any assists.
The Cardinals hold a 16-6 record this season. They average 18.8 personal fouls per game and maintain a free throw percentage of 76.4%. Louisville records 17.7 assists per game (27th in the nation) and turn the ball over 11.5 times per game. This season, the Cardinals have scored a total of 1,884 points, averaging 85.6 points per game, while collecting 40.6 rebounds per game. In terms of shooting efficiency, they connect at 46.2% from the field, ranking 128th nationally.
On the defensive end, Louisville allows opponents to shoot 33.8% from three (183 of 541) and 69.7% from the free-throw line. They average 11.6 assists allowed and 34.2 rebounds surrendered per game, ranking 50th and 170th in Division 1, respectively. The Cardinals currently rank 82nd in college basketball for points allowed per game with 70.2 and force an average of 12.7 turnovers, allowing opponents to shoot 40.3% from the field (33rd best in college basketball).
Which team will prevail tonight in the NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Louisville
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