Louisville Cardinals Face NJIT Highlanders in Upcoming Basketball Showdown

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Louisville Cardinals, ranked No. 6 in the nation, will host the NJIT Highlanders on Wednesday night at the KFC Yum! Center. The game, scheduled for 9 p.m. ET, comes after the Cardinals secured a decisive 87-46 victory over Eastern Michigan earlier this week.

With the win against the Eagles, Louisville improved to 6-0, marking their best start since the 2019-20 season. The Cardinals have maintained an impressive average victory margin of 29.8 points, showcasing their strong performance on both offense and defense.

In their last game, Louisville’s defense held Eastern Michigan to just 28.1 percent shooting. The Eagles managed only 2-of-15 from three-point range and committed 13 turnovers. Meanwhile, the Cardinals shot 48.4 percent from the field, making 14 of 33 attempts from beyond the arc.

The Highlanders, under head coach Grant Billmeier, will enter the game with a 3-4 record and are currently on a three-game losing streak. In their most recent game, NJIT fell to Cincinnati 94-67, a team Louisville defeated by 10 points earlier in the season.

This matchup will mark the first meeting between Louisville and NJIT. Historically, the Cardinals have a solid track record against teams from the America East Conference, holding a 3-0 record against its current members.

NJIT’s leading scorer is David Bolden, who averages 13.0 points per game. Meanwhile, Ari Fulton contributes significantly on the boards with 9.0 rebounds per contest. The Highlanders will need to improve their performance to compete with a strong Louisville squad.

Fans can catch the action live on the ACC Network. This game is not only significant for both teams but also highlights the competitive landscape of college basketball this season.