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Matthew McGavic

Matthew McGavic

Joined: Feb 25, 2020

McGavic is a 2016 Sport Administration graduate of the University of Louisville, and a native of the Derby City. He has been covering the Cardinals in various capacities since 2017, with a brief stop in Atlanta, Ga. on the Georgia Tech beat. He is also a co-host of the 'From The Pink Seats' podcast on the State of Louisville network. Video gamer, bourbon drinker and dog lover. Find him on Twitter at @Matt_McGavic

Dec 28, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts during the second half against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville won 78-76. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images
Basketball

What Pat Kelsey, Louisville Players Said After 78-76 Win vs. Eastern Kentucky

Read what the head coach of the Cardinals, Terrence Edwards Jr. and J'Vonne Hadley said after their win over the Colonels:

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Sep 2, 2022; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies running back Jalen Holston (0) runs the ball during the second quarter against Old Dominion Monarchs defensive tackle Denzel Lowry (45) at Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium.
Football

Old Dominion Transfer DL Denzel Lowry Commits to Louisville

Lowry earned back-to-back All-Sun Belt honors as a starter at defensive tackle.

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Dec 28, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Eastern Kentucky Colonels guard George Kimble III (3) drives to the basket against Louisville Cardinals guard Chucky Hepburn (24) and guard Reyne Smith (6) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center.
Basketball

Louisville Avoids Disaster, Defeats Eastern Kentucky in Non-Conference Finale

Noah Waterman hit the go-ahead layup with 1.2 seconds left.

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Louisville Cardinals forward Aboubacar Traore (25) looks to pass around Spalding University's Caden Bradford (0) at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.
Basketball

Louisville Forward Aboubacar Traore Available vs. Eastern Kentucky

The forward for the Cardinals has missed the last 10 games due to a brokem left arm.

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KFC Yum! Center interior
Basketball

Game Day Live Blog: Louisville vs. Eastern Kentucky | Game 13

The Cardinals host the Colonels for their final non-conference game at the 2024-25 season.

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Nov 22, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) looks to pass over Winthrop Eagles forward K.J. Doucet (12) during the second half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Winthrop 76-61.Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images
Basketball

Preview: Louisville Cardinals vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels

The Cardinals host the Colonels for their final non-conference game at the 2024-25 season.

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Jan 2, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) gestures during the first half of their game against the Louisville Cardinals at the Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-Imagn Images
Football

Most Memorable Bowl Games in Louisville's History

We rank the five best bowl games in the history of the Cardinals' football program.

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Louisville's Khani Rooths (9) shoots against Duke during their game at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. on Dec. 8, 2024.
Basketball

Tale of The Tape, Predictions: Louisville vs. Eastern Kentucky

Take a look at how the Cardinals stack up against the Colonels for their Saturday matchup, and who the statistical models favor:

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Nov 16, 2024; Stanford, California, USA; The Louisville Cardinals mascot is defiant during the third quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium.
Football

Louisville Football CFB25 Preview: Sun Bowl vs. Washington

The Cardinals and Huskies will do battle in the Sun Bowl on New Year's Eve.

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Dec 27, 2023; San Diego, CA, USA; A detailed view of a Louisville Cardinals player wearing a Holiday Bowl patch during the second half against the USC Trojans at Petco Park.
Football

How Successful Has Louisville Been in Bowl Games?

A peek at the Cardinals' bowl game wins and overall postseason record.

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Aug 25, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (17) looks to pass in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium.
Football

Report: Teddy Bridgewater Comes Out of Retirement, Re-Signs with Lions

The former Louisville quarterback, who retired from the NFL after the end of last season, recently guided his alma mater to a high school state championship

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Dec 11, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) dribbles against UTEP Miners guard Corey Camper Jr. (4) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center.
Basketball

How to Watch: Louisville Cardinals vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels

The Cardinals host the Colonels for their final non-conference game at the 2024-25 season.

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