Louisville tops Kansas in exhibition game at Allen Fieldhouse

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Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Louisville tops Kansas in exhibition game at Allen Fieldhouse
Summary

Louisville secured an exhibition victory over Kansas, winning 89-83 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Cardinals ended a 58-game home exhibition winning streak for the Jayhawks, showcasing strong performances from transfer guard Jackson Shelstad, who scored 23 points, and freshman Obinna Ekezie Jr., who added 16 points and five blocks. Louisville's ability to shoot 46.7% from beyond the arc and dominate bench scoring were key factors in the win. Kansas faces challenges ahead of its next exhibition against Duke as they work on improving perimeter shooting and overall team performance.

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  • •Louisville ends Kansas' 58-game home exhibition win streak.
  • •Shelstad leads Louisville with 23 points; Ekezie Jr. adds 16 points.
  • •Louisville shoots 46.7% from 3-point range.
  • •Kansas struggles with perimeter shooting and bench scoring.
  • •Kansas will face Duke in their next exhibition match.
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Louisville delivered one of the biggest surprises of the college basketball preseason Wednesday night, defeating Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse behind a transfer guard and an impressive freshman.

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