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Virginia Basketball to Host Kentucky in ACC-SEC Challenge
Kentucky will face Virginia in a high-profile matchup that adds another ranked-style opponent to the Cavaliers' nonconference slate.
- Virginia will host the Kentucky Wildcats on December 2 for the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia.
- The teams last met at the 2002-03 Maui Invitational, where Virginia won 75-61; Kentucky leads the all-time series 6-3 but hasn't played in Charlottesville since 1966-67.
- Virginia head coach Ryan Odom scheduled the matchup to bolster a nonconference slate that includes UCONN and Maryland, following the Cavaliers' 30-6 season.
- Facing pressure after a 22-14 record and early tournament exit, Kentucky added six portal transfers, including forward Milan Momcilovic, to strengthen the roster.
- Representing the fourth installment of the ACC/SEC Challenge, both programs seek a quality win to boost their resumes for the 2027 NCAA Tournament.
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Virginia basketball to host Kentucky in ACC-SEC Challenge
Virginia basketball will welcome Kentucky to John Paul Jones Arena on Dec. 2 for the ACC-SEC Challenge.
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Kentucky basketball to face Virginia in 2026-27 SEC/ACC Challenge on Dec. 2
The Kentucky men's basketball program will travel to Virginia on Dec. 2 as part of the SEC/ACC Challenge. A TV designation and tip time will be announced at a later date.This marks the fourth installment of the event between the two conferences. Kentucky has faced a different Atlantic Coast Conference program in all four years of the challenge, UK Athletics reported. UK took on Miami at home in the inaugural edition of the event, then traveled t…
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