Louisville men's basketball is set for a Big Monday showdown against NC State at 7 p.m. ET, broadcast on ESPN. The Cardinals, on a strong run with five wins in six games, are looking to defend their home turf against the Wolfpack, who are currently riding a six-game winning streak. Historical performance leans in Louisville's favor with a 15-14 record against NC State, including a 7-4 home advantage. However, the last home victory over the Wolfpack dates back to January 24, 2019.

By the Numbers
  • Louisville is 44-0 under Coach Kelsey when leading with five minutes left in a game.
  • Senior guard Isaac McKneely has made 300 three-pointers, the most attempts in Division I, outpacing the next closest player by 68 makes.
State of Play
  • Louisville has five games with at least 24 assists, a feat not seen since the 2010-11 season.
  • The Cardinals stand 14th nationally in scoring margin at +15.1 points per game.
What's Next

As the season progresses, Louisville aims to build momentum from this game, possibly translating to favorable positioning for postseason play if they can maintain their current level of performance.

Bottom Line

The showdown against NC State is critical for Louisville, not just for momentum but to avenge past losses and solidify its winning streak against strong conference rivals.