WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Louisville navigated most of the Atlantic Coast Conference season without running into trouble spots.
However, the eighth-ranked Cardinals won only one of three February road games, and that came in overtime. So beginning March with more success is the first thing on the docket.
Louisville plays Wake Forest on Wednesday night at Lawrence Joel Coliseum.
"They're 10-3 at home, and we know it will be a very tough game," said Cardinals coach Rick Pitino, whose team has plenty at stake.
Louisville (23-6, 11-5) can gain a share of the ACC regular-season title by winning twice this week accompanied by a North Carolina loss to Duke on Saturday night.