Louisville Basketball: Can They Avoid Early Stumbles?

The 11th-ranked Louisville Cardinals, with a 1-0 record, are set to host Morehead State today following a less-than-dominant second half in their season opener. Coach Pat Kelsey's team outscored Chattanooga 35-28 in the second half of their 84-70 victory on November 2, a performance his players acknowledged needed improvement.

Morehead State, coached by Jonathan Mattox, enters the game with a 1-1 record and is projected to be a significantly weaker opponent, ranking low in various national efficiency metrics. They suffered a 25-point loss at Western Kentucky and secured a win against a Division III opponent. The Eagles are noted for their lack of Division I experience and below-average height.

The game is scheduled for noon at the KFC Yum Center and will not be televised on a traditional channel. It will be available exclusively through a livestream on ACC Network Extra, accessible via ESPN.com/watch or the ESPN app for those with a qualifying cable or streaming package.