How to watch UVA basketball vs. American

HOW TO WATCH THE ‘HOOS:

Location: Charlottesville, VA
Date: December 22, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Channel: ACC Network
Spread: UVA -26.5

The Virginia Cavaliers close out non-conference play (well, before the game against Ohio State on February 14th) on Monday evening against American.

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The ‘Hoos tip off on ACC Network at 6:00 p.m. ET. You can watch that on any TV provider that has access to ACC Network. You can also stream the game via ESPN.com or the ESPN App with any TV provider or an ESPN Unlimited subscription.

Stay tuned to Streaking the Lawn before, during, and after the game for immediate analysis and coverage of the final result.

Game Preview

Previewing No. 21 Virginia basketball’s matchup with American

Game Notes

Lastly, here are game notes courtesy of the UVA Media Relations department.

For Openers

No. 23 UVA closes its three-game homestand vs. American.

UVA is 7-0 at John Paul Jones Arena and 111-11 in non-league action at JPJ since 2009-10.

UVA has scored 80 or more points in 10 games, most since 11 in 2007-08.

The Cavaliers are averaging 86.5 points, second-most in school history (89.8 ppg in 1954-55).

UVA is 22nd in NET rating and 25th in kenpom.com rankings.

UVA head coach Ryan Odom served as an assistant coach at American from 2001-04.

All-Time vs. American

The Cavaliers own a 6-1 advantage over the Eagles in the all-time series that dates back to 1938.

Virginia defeated American 63-58 in the last meeting between the teams on Dec. 22, 2024.

UVA added 91-70 win in the other meeting between the teams at John Paul Jones Arena on Dec. 28, 2006.

UVA is undefeated at home against American, posting a 6-0 record in Charlottesville.

Virginia’s lone loss to American was a 69-54 true road defeat on Feb. 3, 1951.

Last Time vs. The Eagles

Elijah Saunders tallied a career-high 21 points to lead Virginia to a 63-58 win over American on Dec. 22, 2024, at JPJ.

Saunders shot 7 of 9 from the field and 7 of 8 from the free throw line to extend his double-figure streak to three games.