LOUISVILLE, Ky. – No. 10 Saint Louis fell 3-1 against Louisville Thursdsay in the season opener for both squads at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Ky.
 
The Billikens (0-1) received an early goal by Erich Legut, but the Cardinals (1-0) responded with three straight tallies to post the upset victory.
 
Moments after having a goal waived off for being offside, the Billikens got on the board for certain in the 17th minute on the first-career tally by Legut. Following a failed clearance by Louisville, John Klein had a touch that was deflected away by the Louisville keeper. Legut pounced on the rebound and scored from 16 yards out to put SLU on top 1-0.
 
Louisville equalized in the 29th minute when Macoumba Ba scored off a crossing feed. Konstantinos Georgallides and Sander Roed earned assists on the play. The teams went into the locker room knotted at 1-1.
 
The Cardinals took the lead in the 66th minute of the second half when Damien Barker John slotted a ball to Aboubacar Camara, who put one past SLU keeper Yuval Sade for the 2-1 advantage.
 
Louisville added to its lead with an insurance goal in the 75th minute. Bryce LeBel scored off a corner kick, with Nico Diaz and Bradley Sample assisting on the score.
 
Louisville had a 12-5 edge in shots and a 4-2 advantage in corner kicks. Sade made a pair of saves between the posts in his first collegiate start.
 
The Billikens are back in action Sunday night when they host Lipscomb at Hermann Stadium for the home opener. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. on ESPN+.