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Virginia and JMU schedule women's basketball series for 2026-29

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:53 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Virginia and JMU schedule women's basketball series for 2026-29

Summary

Virginia and James Madison University (JMU) will renew their women's basketball rivalry with a three-year agreement starting in the 2026-27 season. The teams are set to play on November 19, 2026, at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia, before meeting again at the Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg in 2027-28. A return to JPJ is planned for 2028-29. This matchup is significant as the teams last faced each other in 2021 and JMU has a strong basketball program. Virginia holds a 16-11 advantage in their all-time series, which began in 1975-76.

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Key Details

•Virginia and JMU last played in 2021.
•The series will take place over three years.
•Virginia leads the all-time series 16-11.
•The 2026 game will be at John Paul Jones Arena.
•The games aim to enhance nonconference schedules.

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3:53 AMYahoo Sports — Virginia and JMU Announce Women’s Basketball Series

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia and JMU will renew an in-state rivalry in 2026-27 as part of a three-year agreement, the schools announced Monday.The Cavaliers will host JMU on Nov. 19, 2026, at John Paul Jones Arena. The teams will face off at Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, Va. in 2027-28 before the matchup […]
— Yahoo Sports

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