FORT WORTH, Texas (Interstat) — A surging Louisville squad riding a five-game winning streak will host a struggling Baylor team looking to snap a three-game skid when the Cardinals and Bears meet in a nonconference men’s basketball clash on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. The game, to be played at Lupton Stadium, features a stark contrast in momentum. Louisville (18-6) is coming off a dominant 118-77 victory over North Carolina State on Monday, a performance headlined by a 45-point outburst from sophomore guard Mikel Brown. Baylor (13-11) fell 99-94 to BYU on Tuesday despite a 37-point effort from standout forward Tounde Yessoufou. Brown has been the catalyst for the Cardinals’ recent success, averaging 25.2 points over his last six games. His backcourt mate, Ryan Conwell, added 31 points in the win over the Wolfpack, giving Louisville a potent scoring duo. Yessoufou has shouldered a heavy load for the Bears, averaging 21.7 points over his last eight contests while regularly playing 35 minutes or more. Support came from guard Cameron Carr, who scored 24 points against BYU, but Baylor’s defense has faltered, allowing an average of 89.3 points during its current losing streak. Louisville’s only loss in its last six games was an 83-52 defeat at then-Duke on Jan. 26. Since then, the Cardinals have averaged 91.2 points per game. Baylor, meanwhile, has lost seven of its last nine, with its only wins in that span coming against West Virginia and Colorado. This matchup marks the programs’ first meeting since the 2021 NCAA Tournament. The neutral-site game in Fort Worth offers Baylor a chance to steady its season against a ranked opponent, while Louisville aims to solidify its resume before a tough stretch of ACC road games later this month. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. EST. Louisville travels to SMU on Tuesday, while Baylor visits Kansas State on Feb. 17.