LEXINGTON, Ky. — The basketball battle for the Bluegrass is set for Dec. 14 at Rupp Arena in Lexington.

What You Need To Know

  • Kentucky men's basketball will host Louisville at Rupp Arena on Dec. 14

  • Game time and TV designation for the game has not been set yet

  • Kentucky leads the all-times series 39-17

  • This will be the first time since 1915-16 that both schools are led by new head coaches

Kentucky men’s basketball will host the University of Louisville men’s squad in the first match up between new head coaches Mark Pope and Pat Kelsey. Tip off time and TV designation for the game have not yet been set.

The Wildcats lead the all-time series 39-17. The two programs have met every season since 1983, except in 2021-22 season when the rivalry game was canceled because of COVID-related issues. Before 1983, the teams had not met in regular season play for 62 years.

The 2024-25 match up will be the first time since 1915-16 that the series has featured new head coach coaches at both schools. 

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