Once again, a disappointing performance from the Louisville Cardinals against a top-25 opponent as the Cardinals fell at home to No. 16 Virginia 79-70. Virginia took the lead from the start and never relinquished it to Louisville for the rest of the game. tried their best to stay with Virginia; however, each time the Cardinals started to gain a little momentum, the Cavaliers were right there with an answer to put out the comeback flames.
Louisville basketball is in the midst of a downward spiral against quality teams, as they move to 12-5 overall and 2-3 in conference play.