Louisville Cardinals vs North Carolina Tar Heels — Men's Basketball, Monday, February 23, 2026

No. 18 North Carolina Tar Heels beat No. 24 Louisville Cardinals 77-74 in men's basketball on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC.

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Men's Basketball
Final
#24

Louisville Cardinals

Louisville

Atlantic Coast Conference

at
#18

North Carolina Tar Heels

North Carolina

Atlantic Coast Conference

Louisville Cardinals

74
-

North Carolina Tar Heels

77

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Dean E. Smith Center

Chapel Hill, NC

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Game facts
DateMonday, February 23, 2026
Final scoreLouisville Cardinals 74, North Carolina Tar Heels 77
VenueDean E. Smith Center
CityChapel Hill, NC
Conference gameYes
Rank (entering)Louisville Cardinals: No. 24
Rank (entering)North Carolina Tar Heels: No. 18

Who won Louisville Cardinals vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

No. 18 North Carolina Tar Heels beat No. 24 Louisville Cardinals 77-74 in men's basketball on Monday, February 23, 2026.