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How to Watch: Louisville Cardinals vs. Pitt Panthers

The Cardinals head to the Steel City for a massive showdown with the Panthers.

Matthew McGavic

Jan 7, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward James Scott (0) celebrates with guard Terrence Edwards Jr. (5) and guard Chucky Hepburn (24) during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Clemson 74-64.
Jan 7, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward James Scott (0) celebrates with guard Terrence Edwards Jr. (5) and guard Chucky Hepburn (24) during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Clemson 74-64. / Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Capping off a crucial week in terms of boosting their NCAA Tournament resume, the Louisville men's basketball program has their toughest remaining road game up next, traveling to the Steel City for a showdown at Pitt.

In their last time out, the Cardinals used an astounding 32-point double-double from J'Vonne Hadley to take down Clemson 74-64 on Tuesday night. Not only are they now on a five-game winning streak, their longest under first-year head coach Pat Kelsey, Louisville is now 6-5 against Quadrant 1 and 2 teams in the NET.

As for the Panthers, they are off to their best start under seventh-year head coach Jeff Capel. Pitt won 12 of their first 14 games for the first time since the 2015-16 season, which was Jamie Dixon's final year at the helm before his move to TCU. However, they were thoroughly dominated in their last time out, falling 76-47 to Duke in Cameron Indoor Stadium.

This will be the 33rd all-time meeting between Louisville and Pitt, with the Cardinals owning a 21-11 advantage. However, the Cardinals have lost their last five matchups against the Panthers, having not won since a 75-72 decision back on Jan. 5, 2022.

Louisville Cardinals (11-5, 4-1 ACC) at Pitt Panthers (12-3, 3-1 ACC)

  • Date/Time: Saturday, Jan. 11 at 12:00 p.m. EST
  • Place: Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
  • TV: ESPN2 - Play-by-play and analyst TBD.
  • Channel (Louisville)/Live Stream: Spectrum: 30; Dish: 143; DirecTV: 209.
  • Radio (Louisville): 93.9 FM - Paul Rogers (play-by-play) and Bob Valvano (analyst).

(Photo via Jamie Rhodes - Imagn Images)

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Matthew McGavic
MATTHEW MCGAVIC

McGavic is a 2016 Sport Administration graduate of the University of Louisville, and a native of the Derby City. He has been covering the Cardinals in various capacities since 2017, with a brief stop in Atlanta, Ga. on the Georgia Tech beat. He is also a co-host of the 'From The Pink Seats' podcast on the State of Louisville network. Video gamer, bourbon drinker and dog lover. Find him on Twitter at @Matt_McGavic

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