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Kentucky basketball to meet Virginia in ACC/SEC Challenge on December 2

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Kentucky basketball to meet Virginia in ACC/SEC Challenge on December 2

Summary

Kentucky basketball will face Virginia in the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge at John Paul Jones Arena on December 2. Mark Pope's Wildcats have a current record of 1-2 in the challenge's history and lost to North Carolina 67-64 last season. Earlier this season, they also fell to Clemson 70-66, marking Pope's second year at the helm. Kentucky has additional matchups scheduled against Kansas, Indiana, and Louisville before the ACC/SEC Challenge. They aim for improvement after last year's performances.

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Status Watch

•Kentucky faces Virginia on December 2 in Charlottesville.
•Mark Pope leads Kentucky after a 1-2 start in the challenge.
•Kentucky lost to North Carolina and Clemson in previous challenges.
•The Wildcats have non-conference games against Kansas, Indiana, and Louisville.
•Virginia aims to capitalize on its matchup against Kentucky.

Latest Updates

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What they're saying

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Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats will face Virginia in the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge at John Paul Jones Arena. What to know about the schedule update:
— Yahoo Sports

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— Yahoo Sports