Tuesday, September 7
LOUISVILLE, KY
7:30 PM
University of Louisville
vs
Kentucky
Photo by: Adam Creech | Louisville Athletics
Cardinals Renew Battle of the Bluegrass Rivalry Tuesday
September 06, 2021 | Men's Soccer
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville men's soccer team welcomes Kentucky to Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium on Tuesday for the annual Battle of the Bluegrass. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET and will be televised on ACC Network.
PROMOTIONS
Tuesday's match will be a Red Out with all fans encouraged to wear red to support the Cardinals. Thundersticks will be given to early arriving fans on Tuesday and $3 hot dogs and sodas will be available all night.
ABOUT THE CARDINALS
The Cardinals tallied a second straight dramatic victory on Friday night, getting a goal from Dante Huckaby in the 105th minute for a 1-0 double overtime win over Bellarmine. Louisville outshot the Knights 17-4 on the evening while Detre Bell recorded his first clean sheet of the season.
SERIES HISTORY
Louisville trails the all-time series against Kentucky 15-16-5 in a series that goes back to 1979, but the Cardinals are 8-13-5 against the Wildcats since UK became a varsity program in 1991. UofL is 2-0-1 in the last three meetings in Louisville, including a 3-0 victory in 2019.
LAST MEETING
In the 2020 chapter of the rivalry, Kentucky downed the Cardinals 3-1 in Lexington. UK led 1-0 at half, but Bryce LeBel leveled the match with a header off a corner kick for his first collegiate goal. However, the Wildcats quickly regained the lead and tacked on a late goal for the final margin.
CARDIAC CARDS FULL OF DRAMATIC FINISHES
Three matches into the season, it's clear the Cardinals have a flair for the dramatics. All three of Louisville's matches have been decided in the final minutes of the match.
After losing 2-1 on a goal in the 108th minute at Saint Louis to open the season, the Cardinals returned home and scored two goals over the final four minutes to secure a 2-1 win over Evansville and followed it with a 105th minute goal from Dante Huckaby for a double overtime win over Bellarmine.
Louisville's last six matches have all been decided by one goal dating back to last season. The Cardinals are 4-2-0 over that stretch.
FOLLOW LOUISVILLE MEN'S SOCCER ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans can follow Louisville men's soccer on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram at @UofLmenssoccer.
PROMOTIONS
Tuesday's match will be a Red Out with all fans encouraged to wear red to support the Cardinals. Thundersticks will be given to early arriving fans on Tuesday and $3 hot dogs and sodas will be available all night.
ABOUT THE CARDINALS
The Cardinals tallied a second straight dramatic victory on Friday night, getting a goal from Dante Huckaby in the 105th minute for a 1-0 double overtime win over Bellarmine. Louisville outshot the Knights 17-4 on the evening while Detre Bell recorded his first clean sheet of the season.
SERIES HISTORY
Louisville trails the all-time series against Kentucky 15-16-5 in a series that goes back to 1979, but the Cardinals are 8-13-5 against the Wildcats since UK became a varsity program in 1991. UofL is 2-0-1 in the last three meetings in Louisville, including a 3-0 victory in 2019.
LAST MEETING
In the 2020 chapter of the rivalry, Kentucky downed the Cardinals 3-1 in Lexington. UK led 1-0 at half, but Bryce LeBel leveled the match with a header off a corner kick for his first collegiate goal. However, the Wildcats quickly regained the lead and tacked on a late goal for the final margin.
CARDIAC CARDS FULL OF DRAMATIC FINISHES
Three matches into the season, it's clear the Cardinals have a flair for the dramatics. All three of Louisville's matches have been decided in the final minutes of the match.
After losing 2-1 on a goal in the 108th minute at Saint Louis to open the season, the Cardinals returned home and scored two goals over the final four minutes to secure a 2-1 win over Evansville and followed it with a 105th minute goal from Dante Huckaby for a double overtime win over Bellarmine.
Louisville's last six matches have all been decided by one goal dating back to last season. The Cardinals are 4-2-0 over that stretch.
FOLLOW LOUISVILLE MEN'S SOCCER ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans can follow Louisville men's soccer on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram at @UofLmenssoccer.
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