Louisville defeated Kentucky 96-88 in their most recent men's basketball matchup on November 11, 2025. [1]
The high-stakes rivalry game was played at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, where the Cardinals—ranked No. 12 at the time—handed the No. 9 Wildcats their first loss of the 2025–26 season. Louisville was led by freshman Mikel Brown Jr., who scored 29 points, while Denzel Aberdeen led Kentucky with 26 points.