The No. 5 Kentucky Wildcats (9-1) will look to keep their seven-game home winning streak alive when they host the Louisville Cardinals (6-4) on Saturday, at 5:15 PM ET.
Kentucky is coming off a 78-67 victory over Colgate in their most recent outing. The Wildcats held a narrow 38-36 advantage at halftime but stepped on the gas in the second half, posting 40 points to seal the win. Kentucky shot 42.9% from the floor, 32.3% from beyond the arc, and converted 61.5% of their free throw attempts in the contest.
Meanwhile, Louisville secured a hard-fought 77-74 win against UTEP in their last game. Trailing 36-32 at the break, the Cardinals came alive in the second half with 45 points to edge out the victory. Despite shooting just 39.7% from the field and a dismal 17.6% on three-pointers, Louisville made up ground with their efficiency at the charity stripe, knocking down 73.5% of their free throws.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Kentucky Wildcats vs. the Louisville Cardinals NCAAM game, plus plenty more.
Kentucky Wildcats vs Louisville Cardinals: Date and tip-off time
The Kentucky Wildcats and Louisville Cardinals will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 5:15 pm ET/2:15 pm PT at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
| Date | Saturday, December 14, 2024 |
| Tip-off Time | 5:15 pm ET/2:15 pm PT |
| Venue | Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center |
| Location | Lexington, Kentucky |
How to watch Kentucky Wildcats vs Louisville Cardinals on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Louisville Cardinals on:
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Kentucky Wildcats team news & key performers
In their victory against Colgate, the Wildcats overcame a brief second-half deficit before pulling away for a comfortable double-digit win. All five starters scored in double figures, showcasing a balanced offensive effort. Koby Brea led the team with 17 points, while Otega Oweh and Amari Williams each chipped in 15 points. Williams also tallied a double-double with 10 rebounds. Andrew Carr and Jaxson Robinson rounded out the scoring with 11 points apiece. Kentucky shot 43% from the field and controlled the boards, outrebounding Colgate 46-35.
Louisville Cardinals team news & key performers
The Cardinals benefited from two players posting double-doubles in their triumph over UTEP. James Scott recorded 11 points and 11 rebounds, while J’Vonne Hadley contributed 13 points and 12 boards. Leading the charge was Terrence Edwards Jr., who poured in a game-high 22 points on 6-of-13 shooting. Louisville's persistence on the glass also played a crucial role, as they collected 16 offensive rebounds, leading to 16 second-chance points. The Cardinals dominated the rebounding battle, 40-29.