You can catch the exciting Wednesday night game between the 'Hoos and the Tigers at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN2. This provides you with multiple viewing options such as on TV, through the ESPN.com platform, or using the ESPN app with your television provider or by subscribing to ESPN+.

Game Location and Date

The game will take place in Charlottesville, VA on December 18th, 2024, with a tipoff time of 7:00 PM ET. It will be shown on ESPN2.

Betting Line

The betting line has Memphis favored by -4.5. This adds an extra element of excitement for fans and bettors alike.

Game Thread

Tipoff is at 7:00, and it's the perfect place to share your pre-, in-, and post-game thoughts. Be sure to come back for a wealth of postgame content! We'll also be active on Twitter throughout the game and the entire season, so follow along for our staff's live reactions.

Streaking the Lawn and Team Members

Our team members like @STL_UVA, @Zach_Carey_, @DanSiegel_, @CorbinLathrop, @JohnKurcina, @TreyKelleher3, @GavinBookerPxP, and @Garrett_Keogh01 will be keeping you updated. They bring a unique perspective and energy to the coverage.

Pregame Content

Get ready for the game with a preview of Virginia basketball's matchup against Memphis on Wednesday night. There's a buzz as Virginia basketball releases its throwback ORANGE uniforms. Freshmen Ishan Sharma and Jacob Cofie have provided a "great lift" for UVA basketball in their games against Bethune-Cookman.

Game Notes

For the openers, Virginia is 5-0 at home and has an outstanding 103-10 record in non-conference action at John Paul Jones Arena since 2009-10. However, UVA is 0-3 against ranked opponents this season. The team ranks 38th nationally in 3-point accuracy at 38.1 percent. Isaac McKneely leads the team in scoring with 12.9 points per game, shooting 46.9 percent from 3-point range and scoring in double figures in eight games. UVA is shooting 43.8 percent from the field and 38.1 percent from 3-point range, which is an improvement from last season's 42.8 percent and 35.8 percent respectively. Memphis guard Tyrese Hunter played high school basketball for Tony Bennett's cousin, Nick Bennett, at St. Catherine’s High School in Racine, Wis. Additionally, Memphis Senior Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Ed Scott served as a Deputy Athletics Director at UVA from 2022-24 and managed the men's basketball program.

All-Time vs Memphis

Virginia is 1-1 all-time against Memphis, with the last meeting seeing then-No. 22 Memphis score 27 points off of Virginia's 18 turnovers in a 77-54 win on Dec. 19, 2023 at FedExForum. David Jones scored a game-high 26 points for the Tigers, while Reece Beekman led the Cavaliers with 13 points and Ryan Dunn added 11 points and 11 rebounds. Virginia shot 39.3 percent in the loss, including a 9 of 30 effort in the second stanza. Jake Groves added 12 points for UVA, converting two of UVA's four 3-pointers (19 attempts). In the first meeting, the Cavaliers defeated the Tigers 78-60 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on March 23, 2014, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. This win gave Virginia its first NCAA Sweet 16 berth since 1995.