Virginia will continue its two-game road trip, making the flight from Gainesville, Florida to Dallas, Texas to take on SMU in the ACC opener for both teams on Saturday afternoon at Moody Coliseum. The Cavaliers and Mustangs have met once before, a 76-73 victory for UVA over SMU in the semifinals of the Corpus Christi Challenge back in November of 2013, but this will be the first meeting between these two programs as members of the same conference, as SMU joined the ACC this summer.
Both teams’ head coaches will be coaching in their first ACC games, as the Mustangs are led by former USC head coach Andy Enfield, while the Cavaliers are playing for interim head coach Ron Sanchez after Tony Bennett announced his retirement before the start of the season. Virginia was a perfect 15-0 in ACC openers under Tony Bennett and Sanchez will be looking to keep that streak going. The Cavaliers are 36-35 all-time in their first ACC games of the season and they have won their last 16 ACC openers coming into Saturday’s matchup.
See below for all the information you need to know about Virginia vs. SMU, including tipoff time, TV and streaming designations, and radio details.
Game Information: Virginia (5-3) vs. SMU (7-2)
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Date/Time: Saturday, December 7th at 2:15pm ET
Location: Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas
Where to watch/stream: The CW
Commentators: Thom Brennaman (Play-by-Play), Mike Gminski (Analyst)
Radio: Virginia Sports Radio Network | SXM App 371, SXM App 371 – Alexandria: WSBN, AM 630 – Arlington: WSBN, AM 630 – Ashland: WRVA, AM 1140 – Blacksburg: WPLY, FM 101.1/AM 610 – Blackstone: WKLV, AM 1440 – Buena Vista: WREL, FM 100.3 – Centreville: WSBN, AM 630 – Charlottesville: WWWV, FM 97.5 – Charlottesville: WINA, FM 98.9/AM 1070 – Chesapeake: WJFV, AM 1650 – Christiansburg: WPLY, FM 101.1/AM 610 – Covington: WXCF, FM 107.5/AM 1230 – Dale City: WSBN, AM 630 – Hampton: WJFV, AM 1650 – Harrisonburg: WWWV, FM 97.5 – Hopewell: WRVA, AM 1140 – Leesburg: WSBN, AM 630 – Lexington: WWWV, FM 97.5 – Lynchburg: WPLY, FM 107.5/AM 1390 – Manassas: WSBN, AM 630 – Martinsville: WHEE, AM 1370 – McLean: WSBN, AM 630 – Mechanicsville: WRVA, AM 1140 – Newport News: WJFV, AM 1650 – Norfolk: WJFV, AM 1650 – Petersburg: WRVA, AM 1140 – Portsmouth: WJFV: AM 1650 – Reston: WSBN, AM 630 – Richmond: WRVA, AM 1140 – Roanoke: WPLY, FM 101.1/AM 610 – Salem: WPLY, FM 101.1/AM 610 – Staunton: WREL, FM 100.3 – Suffolk: WJFV, AM 1650 – Tappahannock: WRAR, FM 105.5 – Virginia Beach: WJFV, AM 1650 – Washington, D.C.: WSBN, AM 630 – Waynesboro: WINA, FM 98.9/AM 1070 – Winchester: WINC, FM 105.5/AM 1400
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Read a full preview of Virginia vs. SMU, including game details and notes, scouting report, keys to the game, and a score prediction for Wednesday’s matchup here: Virginia Basketball vs. SMU Game Preview, Score Prediction
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This weekend’s college basketball slate kicks off with a blockbuster showdown between the No. 11 Virginia Cavaliers and the top-ranked Duke Blue Devils. They’ll be playing in Durham, where Duke has been undefeated for over a year. Virginia (25-3), however, has been on point all season and stands a chance at snapping the Blue Devils’ home court winning streak.
At a Glance: How to Watch Virginia vs. Duke Basketball Game
Stream: Sling
TV channel: ESPN
Date, time: Saturday, Feb. 28 at noon ET
The Cavaliers are coming off a big 90-61 win over NC State, and are looking to extend a nine-game winning streak. The Blue Devils are hot off a massive 100-56 victory against Notre Dame. Duke is seeking another shot at the title this year after falling to No. 1 Houston in last year’s Final Four.
If you don’t have a way to watch Saturday’s Virginia vs. Duke game, read on. Ahead is a quick guide on how to livestream Virginia vs. Duke with Sling, plus key details about the matchup.
How to Watch Virginia vs. Duke Basketball Game Online
Saturday’s Virginia vs. Duke matchup will air on ESPN. If you don’t have cable, you can watch the game online using any live TV streaming service that carries the channel. One of our favorites is Sling, which offers flexible packages and a great channel lineup.
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ESPN is included in Sling’s Orange and Orange + Blue packages. The Orange plan carries 30+ channels, including CNN, TNT, HGTV, and ID, as well as ESPN. This plan is available as a monthly subscription, starting at $45.99 a month, but Sling also offers short-term passes that are ideal for catching individual games or tournaments. A one-day pass costs $4.99, a three-day pass costs $9.99, and a seven-day pass costs $14.99.
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If you want more channels, upgrade to the Orange + Blue package. This plan starts at $60.99 a month and carries 50+ channels, including local networks (in select markets), Fox News, NFL Network, and everything in the Orange package.
Virginia vs. Duke Game Date, Start Time
The next Virginia vs. Duke basketball game takes place on Saturday, Feb. 28. Tip-off is at noon ET.
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As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States and Virginia, we’re embarking on a journey to celebrate the rich history of the place we call home. (WSLS 10)
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A fatal collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck on Thursday evening has claimed a life and prompted a significant road closure in South Reno.
The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) responded to reports of the crash at approximately 5:29 p.m. on February 26. The incident occurred on northbound South Virginia Street, just north of Damonte Ranch Parkway.
According to the Nevada State Police, the rider of the motorcycle, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel. The driver of the pickup truck remained on-site, though no further details regarding other injuries or the cause of the crash have been released. Northbound South Virginia Street: Completely shut down from Damonte Ranch Parkway to Bishop Manogue Drive.
Southbound South Virginia Street: Open, but expect “rubbernecking” delays as drivers pass the emergency vehicles. Officials expect the northbound lanes to remain closed until at least 11:30 p.m. as the NHP Highway Patrol Division completes their investigation.
