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How to Watch: Louisville Cardinals in ACC Tournament Opener

The Cardinals will face Stanford in their first game of the conference tournament.

Matthew McGavic

Mar 8, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Chucky Hepburn (24) dribbles against Stanford Cardinal guard Oziyah Sellers (4) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Stanford 68-48. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images
Mar 8, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Chucky Hepburn (24) dribbles against Stanford Cardinal guard Oziyah Sellers (4) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Stanford 68-48. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images / Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The postseason is finally here. The Louisville men's basketball program has made the trek to Charlotte for the ACC Tournament, with their run in the conference tournament set to begin against Stanford.

The Cardinals head into the ACC Tournament incredibly hot. Led by ACC Coach of the Year Pat Kelsey in his first year at the helm, Louisville is on a nine-game winning streak, and have won 19 of their last 20 overall to clinch the No. 2 seed for the tournament. Point guard Chucky Hepburn was tabbed as the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and a First Team All-ACC selection, while guard/forward Terrence Edwards Jr. earned a Third Team All-ACC nod.

As for the seventh-seeded Cardinal, they were able to hold off 15th-seeded and rival Cal in their ACC Tournament opener, winning 78-73 on Wednesday night. First-Team All-ACC center Maxime Raynaud had 23 points and eight rebounds, while guard Jaylen Blakes added 21 points and six assists.

This will be the fourth all-time meeting between Louisville and Stanford, with the Cardinals owning a perfect 3-0 advantage. UofL won 82-67 back on Nov. 24, 2004 in the Maui Invitational, then 78-58 on Mar. 15, 2007 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, and 68-48 in the regular season finale this season.

Louisville Cardinals (25-6, 18-2 ACC) vs. Stanford Cardinal (19-12, 11-9)

  • Date/Time: Thursday, Mar. 13 at 7:00 p.m. EST.
  • Place: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.
  • TV: ESPN - Play-by-play and analyst TBD.
  • Channel (Louisville)/Live Stream: Spectrum: 31; Dish: 140; DirecTV: 206.
  • Radio (Louisville): 93.9 FM - Paul Rogers (play-by-play) and Bob Valvano (analyst).

(Photo of Chucky Hepburn: 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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