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The neutral site matchup between Villanova and Virginia that was confirmed back in May has been updated and confirmed for the COVID Season.
‘Nova and UVa will have a Prime Time matchup in the “Holiday Hoops Classic” presented by Bud Light Seltzer on the big FOX on Saturday, December 19th. Tipoff will be at 8p.
It doesn't get any better than this
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) December 1, 2020
The Holiday Hoops Classic from Madison Square Garden is coming to FOX on December 19 at 8pm ET pic.twitter.com/4AltCGwTFR
There will be no fans allowed at the game.
The two programs have accounted for three of the last four National Championships and played a home & home across the 2016 and 2017 [recap] seasons, with each team winning at their home venue.
All-time, the Wildcats are 3-5 against the Cavaliers with the two other victories coming in 2004 and 1988.