Cards, Cats to Face Off Dec. 21 at KFC Yum! Center
August 24, 2023 | Men's Basketball
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Louisville men's basketball team will host in-state rival Kentucky on Thursday, Dec. 21 at the KFC Yum! Center.
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Tip time and TV designation for the game are still to be determined.
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Kentucky leads the all-time series 38-17, including the Wildcats' victory last year in Lexington. The Cardinals are 10-13 all-time at home in the series.
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The teams have met every season since 1983 except for 2021-22, when the matchup was canceled due to COVID-related issues. Prior to 1983, the teams had not met in regular season play for 62 years.
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Louisville's full schedule, which will feature 20 contests played inside the KFC Yum! Center, will be released in the coming weeks.
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Tip time and TV designation for the game are still to be determined.
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Kentucky leads the all-time series 38-17, including the Wildcats' victory last year in Lexington. The Cardinals are 10-13 all-time at home in the series.
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The teams have met every season since 1983 except for 2021-22, when the matchup was canceled due to COVID-related issues. Prior to 1983, the teams had not met in regular season play for 62 years.
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Louisville's full schedule, which will feature 20 contests played inside the KFC Yum! Center, will be released in the coming weeks.
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