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South Florida Coach Hodgson's Emotions Run From Tears to Touch of Anger After NCAA Tournament Debut

South Florida coach Brian Hodgson showed tears during tributes and anger after Louisville's coach questioned his players, following an 83-79 NCAA Tournament first-round loss.

  • On Thursday, AP-ranked Louisville secured an 83-79 victory over South Florida in the NCAA Tournament's first round at Buffalo's KeyBank Center, advancing to the round of 32 for the first time in nine years.
  • Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey secured his first NCAA Tournament victory after five prior losses, while South Florida coach Bryan Hodgson made his emotional debut in Buffalo, near his hometown of Jamestown, New York.
  • Isaac McKneely led the Cardinals with 23 points on seven three-pointers, while South Florida struggled from deep, connecting on just five of 33 attempts from beyond the arc.
  • Following the game, Pat Kelsey questioned South Florida players for alleged disrespect, prompting Hodgson to defend his team's confidence and competitive spirit.
  • Louisville advances to the round of 32, where the Cardinals will face North Dakota State on Saturday, March 21, to continue their tournament run.
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South Florida coach Hodgson's emotions run from tears to touch of anger after NCAA Tournament debut

South Florida coach Brian Hodgson ran the gamut of emotions following an 83-79 NCAA Tournament first-round loss to Louisville.

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The Washington Post broke the news in on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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