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What channel is Louisville vs. Indiana on? Time, TV, radio schedule for Empire Classic

brooks holton, louisville courier journal
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NEW YORK — Louisville men's basketball head coach Kenny Payne knows his way around Madison Square Garden.

The former New York Knicks assistant also knows how it can affect players. Everyone who takes its stage wants to show out.

So, Payne's goal heading into the Empire Classic was simple: "play a brand of basketball that makes people proud."

"I think we have a golden opportunity," he said Wednesday after U of L beat Coppin State, "to show the world the growth in this program."

The Cardinals (2-2) did just that Sunday against No. 17 Texas (4-0) but lost, 81-80, on a last-second shot from the Longhorns' Max Abmas.

Up next is their first game against cross-state rival Indiana (3-1) since 2018 — on less than 24 hours' rest.

C.L. Brown: Louisville basketball faces major test vs. Texas in Empire Classic

The Hoosiers suffered their first loss of the season Sunday, 77-57 to No. 4 UConn, the reigning national champion.

The Huskies held a 37-30 advantage at halftime but won the final 20 minutes, 40-27, while holding IU to 38.9% shooting (1 for 7 from 3-point range) and dominating on the glass, 20-9.

Indiana enters Monday's third-place game 79th on statistician Ken Pomeroy's adjusted efficiency rankings. Louisville rose 28 spots, from 172nd to 144th, after its loss to Texas.

The Cards will go for their first win over the Hoosiers since a 71-62 victory on Dec. 9, 2017, at the KFC Yum! Center. Payne will be matched up against a former NBA colleague in IU head coach Mike Woodson; they worked together on the Knicks' staff from 2020-21.

Here's what you need to know to follow along from home:

Empire Classic game times: When will Louisville basketball play?

Nov 19, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Skyy Clark (55) dribbles against Texas Longhorns guard Max Abmas (3) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Skyy Clark (55) dribbles against Texas Longhorns guard Max Abmas (3) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Sunday, Nov. 19

Game 1: No. 4 UConn vs. Indiana (1 p.m.)

Game 2: Louisville vs. No. 17 Texas (3:30 p.m.)

Monday, Nov. 20

Third-place game: Louisville vs. Indiana (4:30 p.m.)

Championship: No. 4 UConn vs. No. 17 Texas (7 p.m.)

Louisville vs. Indiana basketball betting odds, score prediction

Nov 19, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (5) is guarded by Texas Longhorns forward Ze'Rik Onyema (21) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (5) is guarded by Texas Longhorns forward Ze'Rik Onyema (21) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Betting odds: Louisville is a eight-point underdog (-112) on DraftKings, which set the over-under at 143.5 points (-110). The money line odds are: U of L +285, Indiana -360.

Score prediction: KenPom gives the Cards a 31%% chance of winning and projects a final score of 76-71 in the Hoosiers' favor. Bart Torvik is also forecasting an IU victory (81%), with a projected final score of 77-68.

What channel is Louisville vs. Indiana on? How to watch every Empire Classic game

Louisville head coach Kenny Payne reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Louisville head coach Kenny Payne reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Day 2 of the Empire Classic will air on ESPNU (AT&T U-Verse 605; Spectrum 514; DirectTV 208; Dish 141).

Karl Ravech (play-by-play), Jay Williams (analyst) and Myron Medcalf (sideline) will be on the call.

Qualified subscribers can stream the entire event via ESPN.com/watch. To do so for free, click on the following links for either fuboTV (FREE TRIAL) or YouTube TV (FREE TRIAL).

How to listen to Louisville basketball's Empire Classic games on the radio

Louisville radio announcer Bob Valvano, right, is scheduled to call the Texas game Sunday.
Louisville radio announcer Bob Valvano, right, is scheduled to call the Texas game Sunday.

Jody Demling (play-by-play) and Bob Valvano (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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Reach Louisville men's basketball reporter Brooks Holton at bholton@gannett.com and follow him on X at @brooksHolton.

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