The University of Louisville Cardinals won their opening matchup in the men's college basketball Big East Conference Tournament in New York City.The Cards defeated Providence 77-55 to advance to the semifinal round, where they'll face Villanova Friday at 7:00pm.Meanwhile, Kentucky will play Louisiana State Friday at 1:00pm in the quarterfinal round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament in Tampa. The Wildcats advanced with a 71-58 win over Mississippi.Indiana was eliminated in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis, losing to PennState, 65-51.