Conference play in the ACC only just began last week but we already have one of the best matchups here in early January. A rematch of last season’s ACC Tournament title game will pit Duke against Louisville, matching two teams among the national rankings and in position to make themselves known again at the national level.
While the majority of this season has been fantastic, Duke (13-1) hasn’t looked quite the same in recent weeks coming off a loss to Texas Tech. The defense was concerning in two close wins to begin conference play, but the Blue Devils found a way to get the job done and will look to dig deep for another tough road test.
On the home side, Louisville (11-3) was left licking their own wounds after a tough showing at Stanford just a few days ago, giving them an early defeat in conference play. The Cardinals have had a few tough showings this season and really struggle when the outside shots aren’t going in the basket. They’ll certainly have a lot on their mind and a chance to make a statement here on Tuesday.
Duke vs. Louisville: When and Where
Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 7:00 pm ET…