Matthew McGavic

Louisville

Deputy Editor at Louisville Cardinals On SI

Co-Host at From The Pink Seats

Deputy Editor for @LouisvilleOnSI | Louisville Native and UofL Alum | @TheFWAA Member | Suffering Colts and Reds fan

Articles

Louisville Men's Basketball's 2025-26 Home/Away ACC Opponents Announced

1 week ago | si.com | Matthew McGavic

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - While the Louisville men's basketball program is still in the process of putting together their non-conference schedule for the 2025-26 season, they now know who they will host and who they will have to travel to in conference play for year two under head coach Pat Kelsey. On Wednesday, the Atlantic Coast Conference released the home and away opponent designations for their 2025-26 conference schedule.
Ohio Transfer Outfielder Ben Slanker Commits to Louisville Baseball

1 week ago | si.com | Matthew McGavic

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville baseball program's 2025 season might still be ongoing, but they're already hard at work on the roster construction front for next year. Ben Slanker, a First-Team All-MAC outfielder who spent the first two years of his collegiate career at Ohio, announced Wednesday that he has committed to the Cardinals. He entered the portal exactly one week ago, following Ohio's decision to fire head coach Craig Moore.
Louisville Football Makes Top Five for 2026 Defensive End Chris Carbin

1 week ago | si.com | Matthew McGavic

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - With the summer months fast approaching, momentum out in the Class of 2026 continues to pick up for the Louisville football program. Powder Springs (Ga.) Hillgrove edge rusher Chris Carbin announced his top five schools on Monday, and the Cardinals are firmly in the mix to land his commitment. Baylor, Georgia Tech, Mississippi State and Virginia Tech round out his list of contenders.
Earl Clark Joins Louisville Men's Basketball Alumni TBT Team for 2025

1 week ago | si.com | Matthew McGavic

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville men's basketball alumni team taking part in The Basketball Tournament has secured another notable former Cardinal. Earl Clark has officially signed to the 2025 playing roster for year three of "The Ville," TBT announced Tuesday. The 6-foot-10, 220-pound power forward was originally set to make his TBT debut during The Ville's inaugural run in 2023.
Five-Star '26 PG Dylan Mingo Receives Louisville Men's Basketball Offer

1 week ago | si.com | Matthew McGavic

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Head coach Pat Kelsey and the Louisville men's basketball program continue to shoot for the stars when it comes to recruiting in the Class of 2026. Glen Head (N.Y.) Long Island Lutheran point guard Dylan Mingo, a five-star prospect in the cycle, has received a scholarship offer to play for the Cardinals, according to On3's Jamie Shaw. Louisville is the 15th D1 school to offer Mingo, joining a list that includes some of the top dogs in college basketball.
Heading Into NCAA's, Louisville Aiming to Bounce Back From Bumpy Regular Season End

1 week ago | si.com | Matthew McGavic

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Postseason baseball for the Louisville baseball program has finally returned. After not hearing their name called during Selection Monday in 2023 and 2024, the Cardinals were selected to participate in the 2025 iteration of the Big Dance. While Louisville is not hosting a Regional like they were in 2022 during their last trip to the NCAA's, they at least won't have to go very far.
7th Inning Stretch: Back in the Big Dance (Week 16)

1 week ago | si.com | Matthew McGavic

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The postseason is finally back. For the first time since 2022, the Louisville baseball program has made the NCAA Tournament. The Cardinals (35-21) were able to secure a No. 2 seed for the Big Dance, and while they won't be hosting a regional this year, they won't have to go very far. Louisville was placed in the Nashville Regional, where No. 1 overall national seed Vanderbilt (42-16) is the host.
Explaining the NCAA Baseball Tournament Format

1 week ago | si.com | Matthew McGavic

OMAHA, Neb. - With the regular season and conference championships now in the rear view mirror, the field of 64 is finally set, and the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament is set to begin this weekend. Unlike the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, the baseball edition does not follow the standard 64-team single elimination style format.
Dan McDonnell, Louisville Baseball Players Talk NCAA Tournament Draw

1 week ago | si.com | Matthew McGavic

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - After missing out on the NCAA Tournament in back-to-back seasons, the Louisville baseball program is officially back in the Big Dance. Following the conclusion of a regular season and ACC Tournament run that saw them go 35-21, the Cardinals were able to secure a No. 2 seed for the 2025 NCAA Tournament. They were assigned to the Nashville Regional, where No. 1 overall national seed Vanderbilt (42-16) is the host. "Really happy for our players, head coach Dan McDonnell said.
Louisville Baseball's 2025 NCAA Tournament Draw Revealed

1 week ago | si.com | Matthew McGavic

This story will be updated. LOUISVILLE, Ky. - After missing out on the NCAA Tournament in the last two season, the Louisville baseball program has made their triumphant return to the Big Dance. The Cardinals (35-21) were selected as a No. 32 seed for the 2025 NCAA Tournament, and were assigned to the Nashville Regional, where No. 1 overall national seed Vanderbilt (42-16) is the host team.