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Cardinals Aim for West Coast Sweep vs. Stanford
1 Jan
Summary
- Louisville defeated Cal convincingly, shooting well from the field and three-point range.
- Key players Mikel Brown Jr. and Kasean Pryor are sidelined with injuries.
- Stanford has a mixed record with notable wins and recent losses, led by freshman Ebuka Okorie.
The Louisville men's basketball team is set to play their second ACC game on the road against Stanford. They recently secured a decisive 90-70 win against Cal, showcasing strong shooting and rebounding performance. This victory was achieved even with the absence of key players Mikel Brown Jr. (lower back injury) and Kasean Pryor (knee issue), who have missed multiple games.
Stanford, in their second year under head coach Kyle Smith, has experienced a mixed season. While they have secured solid wins against Saint Louis and Colorado, they've also suffered disappointing home losses. Their ACC opener resulted in a 47-40 defeat to Notre Dame. The Cardinal is primarily led by freshman point guard Ebuka Okorie, who is averaging 21.5 points per game, ranking second in the ACC.
This matchup represents the fourth all-time meeting between Louisville and Stanford, with Louisville holding a perfect 4-0 record. Their last encounter was a narrow 75-73 victory for Louisville in the quarterfinals of last season's ACC Tournament, decided by a buzzer-beater. The game is scheduled for Friday, January 2, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. EST, and will be broadcast on ACC Network.
