- Matchup: Virginia Cavaliers vs Texas Longhorns
- Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Venue: Moody Center, Austin, TX
- Broadcast: ESPNU
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On Wednesday, the Texas Longhorns (6-2) will face off against the Virginia Cavaliers (6-1) at the Moody Center.
The Virginia Cavaliers secured a victory against Queens, concluding the game with a score of 94-69. Virginia demonstrated efficiency with a field goal percentage of 53.3%, hitting 32 out of 60 attempts, and excelled from beyond the arc, making 15 of 33 three-point shots. From the free-throw line, they hit 15 of 22 attempts, resulting in a 68.2% success rate. On the boards, the Cavaliers recorded 38 rebounds, including 14 offensive. They provided 24 assists, forced 11 turnovers from their opponents, and achieved 7 steals. Defensively, Virginia held their opponent to 38.1% shooting, with Queens making 24 of 63 attempts. Queens had 12 assists, 6 steals, and 33 total rebounds (16 offensive, 17 defensive), but did not register any blocks. Queens finished 66.7% from the free-throw line, sinking 12 of 18 shots and scored on 9 out of 29 three-point attempts. The Cavaliers committed 17 personal fouls, while Queens tallied 21.
Thijs De Ridder was a standout player for Virginia, contributing 21 points on 8 of 10 shooting in just 21 minutes of play, along with 2 rebounds and 2 assists.
The Cavaliers head into this contest with a record of 6-1 this season. They average 9.7 turnovers per game and commit 19.4 fouls per game. As a unit, Virginia averages 44.7 rebounds per game and has recorded 114 assists, ranking 186th in D-1 basketball. The Cavaliers hit 36.5% of their three-point attempts (73 of 200) and 68.2% from the free-throw line. They score an average of 87.6 points per game, placing them 51st in Division 1, while their field goal percentage stands at 47.2%.
On defense, the Cavaliers induce an average of 11.4 turnovers per game and draw 22.7 fouls from their opponents. They allow 32.4% shooting from three-point range and rank 76th in the nation for points allowed per game at 67.6. Virginia concedes a field goal percentage of 38.9% (159 of 409) and averages 32.7 defensive rebounds per game, ranking 55th in the nation for assists allowed, with 80 surrendered this season.
In their most recent game, the Texas Longhorns triumphed over North Carolina State with a score of 102-97. Texas permitted North Carolina State to grab 25 total rebounds (6 offensive). They excelled behind the arc, shooting 47.4% by hitting 9 of 19 attempts and succeeded in 20 of 28 free-throw attempts for a rate of 71.4%. North Carolina State managed to convert 34 of 64 field goals, resulting in a 53.1% shooting percentage. At the end of the game, Texas finished with 29 of 52 from the field, totaling 55.8%. From three-point range, the Longhorns drained 16 of 32 attempts (50.0%) and achieved 84.8% at the charity stripe (28 makes). North Carolina State recorded 27 fouls, leading to 33 free-throw attempts for Texas. The Longhorns committed 7 turnovers while earning 4 steals during the game and grabbed 25 defensive and 6 offensive rebounds, adding up to 31 in total.
Jordan Pope stood out for the Longhorns, scoring 28 points with a shooting efficiency of 53.3% (8 of 15) while playing 38 minutes, though he did not secure any rebounds. He additionally contributed 4 assists.
The Longhorns maintain a 6-2 record this season. They average 19.6 fouls per game and hit 69.8% of their free throws. On average, they make 15.3 assists per game (ranking 150th nationally) and turn the ball over 12.0 times. Texas has scored a total of 727 points this season (90.9 points per game) and earns an average of 44.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Longhorns boast a shooting percentage of 51.1%, placing them 28th in Division 1.
Defensively, Texas ranks 158th in the nation for points allowed per game at 71.9. They force an average of 10.5 turnovers and permit opponents to shoot 40.1% from the field (71st in college basketball). The Longhorns allow 33.9% shooting on three-point attempts (56 of 165) and their opponents convert 72.8% of free throw attempts. They grant an average of 9.4 assists and 29.9 rebounds per game, ranking 12th and 28th in those categories defensively.
Which team will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA game?
Prediction: Go with Virginia
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