Louisville Cardinals beat Clemson Tigers for their second ACC win under coach Kenny Payne

Brooks Holton, Louisville Courier Journal
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From halftime: Louisville basketball celebrates 10-year anniversary of 2013 team during game vs. Clemson

The Louisville men’s basketball team is looking to end a four-game losing streak with its second ACC victory of the season when the Cardinals welcome Clemson to the KFC Yum! Center on Saturday night.

Head coach Kenny Payne on Friday said he's seen "a little bit of a boost" in his players after U of L (3-23, 1-14 ACC) kept within single digits against back-to-back ranked opponents, Miami and Virginia, despite both games ending in losses.

"It just goes to show that we can play with the top teams in the country when we do the things we're supposed to do," Payne said.

The Tigers (19-7, 11-4 ACC) enter Saturday's game sitting fourth in the ACC, having snapped a three-game losing streak with a 94-54 rout of Florida State on Wednesday. ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi on Friday morning named Brad Brownell's squad the "last team in" his projected NCAA Tournament field.

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"When you put together a game plan, you're not putting together the game plan based on their worst or their down times," Payne said. "I look at Clemson, I'm saying, 'They're gonna play great.' I want them to play great, and I want us to fight them while they're playing great. I want us to win a game while a team is playing great (against us). Find a way to win."

The Yum! Center should be rocking Saturday night with 13 members of the 2012-13 Louisville team that won the program's now-vacated third national championship in attendance to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the memorable season. At halftime, a new banner will be added to the arena's rafters commemorating the Cards' No. 1 finish in the final 2013 coaches poll.

The former players who will be at the game include: Mike Baffour, Logan Baumann, Wayne Blackshear, Jordan Bond, Gorgui Dieng, Luke Hancock, Montrezl Harrell, Tim Henderson, Mike Marra, Zach Price, Peyton Siva, Stephan Van Treese and Kevin Ware.

And, if you're looking for a pregame photo op, Mayor Craig Greenberg on Friday ordered a replica of the national championship banner that was removed from the Yum! Center to be displayed outside Metro Hall for the entire weekend.

Here’s what you need to know to watch, listen and follow along as Louisville battles Clemson on Saturday night:

What time is the Louisville basketball vs Clemson game?

Jan 11, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (5) rebounds near Clemson Tigers forward PJ Hall (24) during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (5) rebounds near Clemson Tigers forward PJ Hall (24) during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

When: 7 p.m. Wednesday

Where: KFC Yum! Center (Louisville)

What TV channel is the Louisville-Clemson game on?

Jan 11, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers forward Ben Middlebrooks (10) scores near Louisville Cardinals guard Hercy Mller (15) during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers forward Ben Middlebrooks (10) scores near Louisville Cardinals guard Hercy Mller (15) during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

Joel Godett (play-by-play) and Malcolm Huckaby (analyst) will call the game on the ACC Network (AT&T U-Verse 610; DirectTV 612; Dish 402; Spectrum 524 and 937).

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How to stream Louisville vs Clemson hoops

Jan 11, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Kamari Lands (22) shoots near Clemson Tigers forward Hunter Tyson (5) for three-points during the second half at Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Kamari Lands (22) shoots near Clemson Tigers forward Hunter Tyson (5) for three-points during the second half at Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

Qualified subscribers can watch the game through WatchESPN.com, the WatchESPN app, ESPN+ or fuboTV.

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U of L head coach Kenny Payne instructs Jae'Lyn Withers (24) against Georgia Tech at the Yum Center in Louisville, Ky. on Feb. 1, 2023. Withers posted a double double with 19 points and 13 rebounds. The Cards broke a ten game losing streak as they defeated the Yellow Jackets 68-58.
U of L head coach Kenny Payne instructs Jae'Lyn Withers (24) against Georgia Tech at the Yum Center in Louisville, Ky. on Feb. 1, 2023. Withers posted a double double with 19 points and 13 rebounds. The Cards broke a ten game losing streak as they defeated the Yellow Jackets 68-58.

You can stream ESPN on YouTube TV, which offers a free trial here. fuboTV offers a free trial here.

How to listen to Louisville vs Clemson basketball on the radio, online

Louisville radio announcers Bob Valvano, right, and Paul Rogers during the game against Syracuse on Feb.19, 2020.
Louisville radio announcers Bob Valvano, right, and Paul Rogers during the game against Syracuse on Feb.19, 2020.

Paul Rogers (play-by-play) and Jody Demling (analyst) will have the call on the Cardinal Sports Network (WLCL 93.9-FM and WGTK 970-AM in Louisville). You can also listen online via GoCards.com.

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Louisville vs Clemson basketball series history

Louisville Cardinals guard Quentin Snider (4) protects the ball while being defended by Clemson Tigers forward Elijah Thomas (14) during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina, on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018.
Louisville Cardinals guard Quentin Snider (4) protects the ball while being defended by Clemson Tigers forward Elijah Thomas (14) during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina, on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018.

Louisville boasts an 8-5 record (7-0 at home) against Clemson, but the Tigers have won three of the past five matchups, including an 83-70 victory over the Cardinals on Jan. 11.

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