No. 24 Louisville rising, Baylor falling ahead of nonconference tilt

No. 24 Louisville and Baylor will step outside of their conferences for the last time in the regular season when they meet Saturday on a neutral court in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Cardinals (18-6) and the Bears (13-11) will be playing for more than just pride in what shapes up to be a Quad 1 game. Louisville, 5-6 in Quad 1 games, has won four straight overall and six of the past seven to shore up its status as a near-certain NCAA Tournament team.

However, Baylor with its 3-9 Quad 1 record, may not even be considered a bubble team.