1973–74 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team

American college basketball season March 2026 August 2023 1973–74 Louisville Cardinals Basketball 150 Missouri Valley Conference MVC 21–7 11–1 Denny Crum 3rd Freedom Hall Missouri Valley Conference champions NCAA tournament Sweet Sixteen The 1973–74 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team represented the University of Louisville in NCAA Division I men's competition in the 1973–74 season. Coached by Denny Crum, the Cardinals won the Missouri Valley Conference title and advanced to the NCAA tournament, losing to Oral Roberts in the regional semifinals. The Cardinals played their home games at Freedom Hall, their home from the 1956–57 season until their move to the new KFC Yum! Center for the 2010–11 season. Schedule and results |- !colspan=9 style=Louisville Cardinals| Regular season Dec 1, 1973 yes 9 1973 men Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati Freedom Hall Louisville, Kentucky 58–65 0–1 Dec 3, 1973 yes 9 1973 men Houston Cougars Houston 14 Freedom Hall Louisville, Kentucky 87–81 1–1 |- !colspan=9 style=Louisville Cardinals| NCAA tournament Mar 14, 1974 yes yes 16 Oral Roberts Mabee Center Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Midwest Regional Semifinal Sweet Sixteen 93–96 21–6 Mar 16, 1974 yes yes 16 Creighton 19 Mabee Center Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Regional Consolation 71–80 21–7 AP Poll MW Midwest Rankings 1973–74 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia 978-0-345-51392-2 Random House 2009 806–807 References Category:Louisville Cardinals men's basketball seasons Louisville Cardinals Louisville Louisville Cardinals men's basketball Louisville Cardinals men's basketball Category:1973 in Louisville, Kentucky Category:1974 in Louisville, Kentucky