My prediction.
Indiana 78
Louisville 69
Hope I'm wrong, but I think we're going to see another dialed in, focused ranked team, filled with confidence playing Louisville.
I think this will be the norm, especially early in the season. Louisville still has the elite status name. A program that has won a lot and is a staple of college basketball pedigree.
And these ranked teams, especially non conference teams, know how bad UofL has been, but they're on their way back so now is the time to get a win over an elite program.
Louisville is going to have to beat one of these teams to prove they're on their way back, and I think they will. I just don't think it will be Indiana. I think we will be competitive and may have a 2nd half lead, but will falter in the end.
Another learning experience with another game the following day. I think we can beat West Virginia if we're fast learners which I still believe we are.
We'll see.