Countdown to Tipoff | Bellarmine at Louisville, TV info, matchups and more

Louisville basketball returns to action Friday night at the KFC Yum! Center against Bellarmine after a long break

The Cardinals (8-3) are coming off a 78-65 win over Murray State on Dec. 10, while the Knights (6-5) are coming off a 78-75 loss to Indiana State on Dec. 17. Here's everything you need to know about the matchup:

TV info

The game will be televised on ESPNU. Brian Custer and Cory Alexander will be on the call.

Matchups

Louisville will be looking to get its leading scorer, Malik Williams, going against Bellarmine. Williams is averaging 12.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game this season. He'll be matched up against Bellarmine's Dylan Penn, who is averaging 11.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Another key matchup to watch will be in the backcourt, where Louisville's El Ellis will be matched up against Bellarmine's CJ Fleming. Ellis is averaging 11.6 points and 4.6 assists per game, while Fleming is averaging 11.9 points and 4.3 assists per game.

Prediction

Louisville should be favored in this game, but Bellarmine is a tough opponent. The Knights have a lot of experience and they're well-coached. I think Louisville will win, but it won't be easy.