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Louisville tops Kansas 89-83 in exhibition season opener

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Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Louisville tops Kansas 89-83 in exhibition season opener

Summary

Louisville opened its exhibition season with an 89-83 victory against Kansas on October 21, 2026, at Allen Fieldhouse. Jackson Shelstad led the Cardinals with 23 points, while freshman Obinna Ekezie provided a strong performance off the bench, contributing 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 blocks. Kansas started strong but fell behind, marking the end of their 58-game home winning streak in exhibition games. The game featured significant contributions from both teams, including struggles from Kansas' Tyran Stokes, who shot 3-of-13 from the field. This victory gives Louisville a confident start as they prepare for their regular season.

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By the Numbers

•Jackson Shelstad scores 23 points for Louisville.
•Obinna Ekezie adds 16 points and 5 blocks off the bench.
•Kansas suffers its first exhibition loss at home since 1993.
•Tyran Stokes struggles with 3-of-13 shooting for Kansas.
•Louisville's win signifies a promising start to their season.

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2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Louisville opens exhibition season with 89-83 win at Kansas

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Louisville got 23 points from Jackson Shelstad and a tremendous effort off the bench from freshman big man Obinna Ekezie to open its exhibition season with an 89-83 win at Kansas Wednesday night. The loss snapped a 58-game home winning streak for the Jayhawks in exhibition games. KU’s most recent exhibition loss at Allen Fieldhouse […]
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