One of the biggest rivalries in college basketball will take center stage Tuesday night when No. 12 Louisville hosts its in-state archrival, No. 9 Kentucky.

The Cardinals (2-0) enter the game looking to end a three-game losing streak to the Wildcats (2-0), who have won six of the last seven matchups between the schools.

Louisville coach Pat Kelsey said he understands what this game means to fans of the program. He said they remind him of the rivalry anytime he goes out in public.

"I didn't need to say too much to our guys in the locker room afterwards," Kelsey said Thursday after his team dispatched Jackson State 106-70. "It's going to be an unbelievable atmosphere here at the Yum Center."

On Nov. 3, the Cardinals opened the season with a 104-45 victory over South Carolina State. Coupl

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