LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Interstat) — A pivotal Atlantic Coast Conference clash with postseason implications is set for Monday night when the Louisville Cardinals host the NC State Wolfpack at the KFC Yum! Center. Both teams enter on hot streaks, with NC State (18-6, 8-3 ACC) riding a six-game winning streak and Louisville (17-6, 7-4) having won four of its last five. The matchup features two of the league’s most dynamic players in peak form. The Wolfpack are powered by the stellar play of guard Quadir Copeland, who has been a triple-double threat nightly. Over his last seven games, Copeland is averaging 15.3 points and 9.4 assists, including a 21-point, 10-assist performance in Saturday’s 82-73 win over Virginia Tech. His backcourt partnership with Tre Holloman (16 points vs. VT) and the scoring of Paul McNeil (21 points vs. VT) gives NC State a potent offensive trio. Louisville counters with its own versatile weapon in forward Sananda Fru. The sophomore is coming off a 17-point, 6-rebound effort in Saturday’s 88-80 road win at Wake Forest and provides a critical defensive presence, averaging multiple blocks per game during this stretch. Guard Mikel Brown, who had 12 points and 8 assists against the Demon Deacons, facilitates the Cardinals’ attack. The game represents a critical resume opportunity for both squads. NC State’s surge has it in contention near the top of the ACC standings, while Louisville looks to protect its home court and solidify its NCAA tournament positioning. The Cardinals’ only loss in their last five games was a 31-point setback at Duke, a game in which Fru was limited to 4 points. Defensive pressure will be key. Copeland’s ability to penetrate and create will test a Louisville defense that has held its last three home opponents to an average of 70 points. Conversely, the Wolfpack must contend with Fru’s interior activity and the balanced scoring that saw five Cardinals reach double figures against Wake Forest. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST Monday. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. Following this matchup, NC State hosts Miami on Saturday. Louisville travels to Fort Worth, Texas, for a non-conference showdown with Baylor on the same day.