Home / Sports / No. 6 Louisville Battles Cincinnati in Hoops Classic
No. 6 Louisville Battles Cincinnati in Hoops Classic
22 Nov
Summary
- No. 6 Louisville faces undefeated Cincinnati in an Ohio River rivalry game.
- Both teams are a perfect 4-0 entering the matchup.
- Louisville boasts potent guard play with four players averaging double figures.
The storied Ohio River rivalry reignites Friday night as No. 6 Louisville visits Cincinnati. Both teams enter the contest undefeated, with Louisville standing at 4-0 and Cincinnati also perfect through four games. The Cardinals have shown explosive scoring, achieving 100-point games three times this season, a feat not accomplished since the 2010-2011 season.
Louisville's offense is anchored by a formidable guard unit, featuring four players who average double-digit scoring. Star freshman Mikel Brown Jr. has been a standout, leading the team with 29 points in their recent victory over rival Kentucky. Coach Pat Kelsey expressed pride in his team's focus following that significant win.
Cincinnati, also 4-0, is coming off a somewhat uninspired performance where they trailed at halftime before pulling away. Despite the sluggish outing, guard Day Day Thomas led the way with 16 points. The Bearcats' guard play will face its sternest test yet against Louisville's potent backcourt.
