Virginia will kick off a five-game home stand on Thursday night as they face Bethune-Cookman at John Paul Jones Arena. Both teams are looking to snap two-game losing streaks, with UVA coming off of losses to Florida and SMU, and Bethune-Cookman falling to Gardner-Webb and Minnesota. The last time these teams met was in 1994, when Virginia dominated Bethune-Cookman with five players scoring in double figures. Virginia is 5-0 all-time against current SWAC members. This will be Bethune-Cookman’s only game against an ACC opponent this season.
The game will take place on Thursday, December 12th at 7pm ET, and will be broadcast on ACC Network and ESPN+. Commentators will include Anish Shroff (play-by-play) and Josh Pastner (analyst). The radio broadcast will be available on various channels across Virginia.
For a full preview of the game, including scouting reports, predictions, and key takeaways from previous games, fans can visit the Virginia Basketball website. The Cavaliers are still reeling from a recent loss to SMU, and injuries have affected their lineup. Ron Sanchez, the head coach of Virginia, has shared his thoughts on the team’s performance.
As Virginia looks to turn their season around, they will face a Bethune-Cookman team hungry for a win. This matchup will be crucial for both teams as they look to gain momentum in the early part of the season. Fans can tune in to see how it all plays out on Thursday night.
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