Published on December 19th, 2023
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Before the Louisville men’s basketball program heads into a nearly two-week holiday break, they face their most significant game of the season, hosting arch-rival Kentucky for the annual Battle of the Bluegrass.
Amidst swirling rumors about the possible immediate dismissal of head coach Kenny Payne, the Cardinals showcased focus in their recent match against Pepperdine, securing a convincing 85-63 victory.
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This win not only halted a three-game losing streak but also marked the largest margin of victory for UofL in the two seasons under Payne’s leadership.
The No. 14 Wildcats have managed to recover from just their fifth double-digit loss season under head coach John Calipari.
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Despite a home loss to UNC Wilmington at the start of December, they rebounded impressively with an 87-83 triumph against No. 9 North Carolina in the CBS Sports Classic, currently holding the No. 21 spot in the nation according to KenPom.
This upcoming game will be the 56th meeting between Louisville and Kentucky, with the Wildcats holding a 38-17 advantage in the series.
The Cardinals have struggled in recent matchups, losing 12 times in the last 15 encounters, including a decisive 86-63 defeat against the UK in Rupp Arena last season.
Kentucky Wildcats Vs. Louisville Cardinals: Clash Of Collegiate Titans
Date/Time: Thursday, December 21 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Location: KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
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TV Broadcast: ESPN – Play-by-play and analyst to be determined.
Channel (Louisville): Spectrum: Channel 31, Dish: Channel 140, DirecTV: Channel 206, fuboTV (link here).
Radio (Louisville): 93.9 FM – Paul Rogers (play-by-play), Bob Valvano (analyst).
Converted Times:
- United States (Eastern Standard Time): Thursday, December 21 at 6:00 p.m.
- United Kingdom (Greenwich Mean Time): Thursday, December 21 at 11:00 p.m.
- India (Indian Standard Time): Friday, December 22 at 5:30 a.m.
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