Instead of scorching the nets from 3-point range, they won by attacking the rim and creating chaos defensively. It was good enough to fall just shy of crossing the century mark for the fourth time during Kelsey’s brief tenure and sweep preseason exhibition play for the first time since the 2021-22 campaign.

Louisville basketball was particularly impressive on the defensive end in its debut under Pat Kelsey. UofL rolled to a win vs. Morehead State Monday.