Fans packed the Cardinal Pregame party hosted by the UofL Alumni Association and the UofL South Florida Alumni Club

It was standing room only before the Cards took to the floor vs. the Hurricanes.

Card fans enjoyed the food and had a little fun at the pregame party.

Club President Damon Stinson and Treasurer Heather Dumas were dressed to impress on New Year's Eve.

The World Famous Cardinal Bird pumped up the crowd

The Cardinals secured victory from the foul line in the closing minutes