The University of Louisville (UofL) basketball team is set to begin its season on Monday night as they host South Carolina State University (SCSU) in the regular season opener. This marks the start of the second year under head coach Pat Kelsey.
Season Kickoff Details
The Cardinals enter the season ranked 11th in the Associated Press (AP) poll and 10th in the coaches poll. They ended their exhibition games with a split record of 1-1, including a loss to 19th ranked Kansas and a victory against Bucknell, where they triumphed 99-76.
Last Season’s Performance
- Overall record: 27 wins and 8 losses
- ACC record: 18 wins and 2 losses
- Conference finish: 2nd in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) behind Duke
- NCAA Tournament: First-round exit to Creighton
Current Rankings
This year, UofL is also recognized as the 14th best team among 365 Division I programs according to analytics site KenPom.com. In contrast, SCSU is ranked 322nd.
Opponent and Game Timing
- Opponent: South Carolina State University (SCSU)
- Last season record for SCSU: 20 wins and 13 losses
- Mid-Eastern Conference record: 11 wins and 3 losses
- Game time: 9 p.m. EST
Viewing Options
Fans can watch the game live on the ACC Network. Streaming options include:
- Hulu with Live TV
- YouTube TV
- FuboTV
- ESPN Streaming Platforms (subscription required)
Upcoming Games
UofL will continue its season shortly after the opener, facing Jackson State on Thursday night and then competing against archrival Kentucky on November 11 in the highly anticipated Battle of the Bluegrass. The team will kick off the season with four consecutive home games before traveling north to face Cincinnati on November 21.
