LOUISVILLE, Ky. – With simply two video games within the common season, the Louisville males's basketball program is now set to host the 2 West Coast ACC newcomers this week, beginning with a matchup in opposition to Cal.
The Cardinals are coming off of a 79-68 win over Pitt, one the place they have been led by a extraordinary effort by Chucky Hepburn. The purpose guard scored 37 factors within the rematch, which not solely set a brand new career-high, it tied for the seventh-most factors in a recreation by a Cardinal in program historical past.
As for the Golden Bears, their first 12 months within the ACC and second season beneath head coach Mark Madsen hasn't been a profitable one. Whereas they’re coming off of a win in opposition to Boston School, not solely has Cal misplaced 15 of their final 22, they’re simply 1-5 in video games performed within the Jap Time Zone – with that lone win approaching Jan. 18 at NC State.
Preview: Louisville Cardinals vs. Cal Golden Bears
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