Read what the head coach of the Cardinals, Terrence Edwards Jr. and Reyne Smith said after their win over the Cavaliers:

One of the surprise stories in the ACC this season has been Louisville. Head coach Pat Kelsey came into the program and immediately turned things around. It’s now an eight-game win streak for the Cardinals,

Louisville basketball, in its return to the KFC Yum! Center, completed the sweep of Virginia. Pat Kelsey's Louisville Cardinals have won 8 in a row.

Dec 11, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey talks with guard Chucky Hepburn (24) during the second half against the UTEP Miners at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Texas-El Paso 77-74. / Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

It has been more than a decade since Louisville joined the ACC. With Saturday's win against Virginia, they added another accomplishment.

Louisville basketball's Pat Kelsey praised Virginia coach Ron Sanchez for leading a tough team after the Cardinals beat the Cavaliers 81-67 Saturday.

Jan 18, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey calls a play in a time out during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Virginia 81-67. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images / Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

The KFC Yum! Center is getting back to its rambunctious roots with Pat Kelsey leading Louisville basketball. A look at the attendance numbers.