First-year head coach Pat Kelsey has the Cardinals on an absolute roll right now. They've won their last nine games in a row for their longest winning streak in five years, most recently blasting SMU 98-73 in Dallas. Louisville now sits at second in the ACC standings, and are favored in every remaining regular season game.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Louisville Cardinals vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons NCAAM game from January 28, 2025 on ESPN.

The Louisville men’s basketball team capped off its first perfect January in 16 years with a 72-59 win over Wake Forest Tuesday night that wasn’t nearly as close as the final score would indicate. The Cardinals moved to 9-1 in ACC play and won their 10th-straight game overall thanks to a well-balanced offensive attack and a defensive effort that frustrated their visitors from start to finish.

The No. 21 Cardinals (16-5, 9-1 ACC) extend their current winning streak to 10 consecutive, which ties their longest since the 2019-20 season. Additionally, they snap a three-game