The UVA and JMU women’s basketball programs announced on Monday that they have agreed to a three-game annual series that will begin on Nov. 19 with a game in Charlottesville.
It’s a two-for-one, with JMU getting a single home game, in 2027, and Virginia getting the capper in 2028.
Virginia leads the all-time series by a 16-11 margin, but JMU has won four of the last five, dating back to the 2013-2014 season.
Both teams got invites to the 2026 NCAA Tournament – JMU lost in the first round, while the Virginia team made a surprise run to the Sweet 16.
“JMU has been such a strong program for such a long time,” first-year UVA coach Aaron Roussell said. “This game fits our desire to play a tough nonconference schedule that will prepare us and answer questions for the rest of the season. I’m also a big believer in building regional rivalries. These are two strong programs with great histories, and I know both fan bases will appreciate these games.”
The programs last faced each other on Nov. 9, 2021, in Harrisonburg; JMU won, 84-69.
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