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On Thursday night, in-state foes Kentucky and Louisville will play their 46th encounter.
The Louisville Cardinals enter this rivalry matchup versus Kentucky with a 5-6 record. Before defeating Pepperdine 85-63 at home on Sunday, they had lost three straight games, including an unexpected defeat at home to Arkansas State. Leading the charge by recording a double-double with 20 points as well as 12 boards was Brandon Huntley-Hatfield. With 19 points alongside 6 rebounds, Mike James enjoyed an outstanding evening for the Cardinals as well. Curtis Williams scored a career-high 16 points by making 4 of his 5 long-range shots. The squad outrebounded Pepperdine 43–27 and recorded season peaks in assists and three-pointers made. The Cardinals haven’t played terribly on defense. They restricted their rivals to 75 points per game throughout their three-game losing run. They are 13th within the ACC this season with a point differential of 73.6 per game. Facing Louisville’s defense, teams were successful on 28.7% from three and 44.6% from the floor.
The Kentucky Wildcats, who defeated then-#9 North Carolina 83-78 on Saturday in Atlanta in a significant non-conference victory, will be seeking to maintain their momentum when they travel to Louisville. In this match against the seasoned Tar Heels, the Wildcats’ star-studded freshman class proved to be the difference. Eighteen of the Wildcats’ final twenty points came from their freshman class, which ensured the victory against the Tar Heels. With 17 points from the bench, Rob Dillingham spearheaded the onslaught. D.J. Wagner, a rookie, and Aaron Bradshaw each scored 12 and 14 points. The Wildcats’ outstanding freshman class contributed to 62 of the group’s 87 points throughout the contest. Kentucky’s defensive statistics rank 11th in the SEC, giving up 73.5 points per contest to their opponents. Against the Wildcats so far, teams are shooting 32.7% from three-point range and 42.3% from the floor.
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Kentucky Wildcats vs Louisville Cardinals Game Information
- Date: 12/21/2023
- Time: 06:00 PM ET
- Location: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, KY.
- How to Watch Kentucky vs Louisville: ESPN
- Live Stream: CBS.com
