Texas Basketball Gears Up to Host Recent NCAA Champion in ACC/SEC Challenge Showdown originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Texas Men’s Basketball will face a major non-conference test this season as part of the ACC/SEC Challenge. The Longhorns will host Virginia on December 3 at the Moody Center. The game carries extra importance since Virginia is a recent NCAA champion.
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The announcement was shared on the team’s official social media account with the caption “reppin’ the @SEC” along with the hashtag #HookEm. The visual graphic highlights the ESPN ACC/SEC Challenge branding alongside the game details, confirming the Wednesday night tipoff.
Texas will get a chance to prove itself against a strong ACC team. The ACC/SEC Challenge has become a major event on the college basketball schedule. It puts top teams from both conferences head-to-head early in the season.
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For Texas, the game also represents one of the key non-conference tests on its 2025 schedule. Playing at home in the Moody Center should offer an advantage in front of their fan base. The event itself is designed to boost early-season strength of schedule and generate national attention.
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The phrase in the topic, “Texas Basketball Gears Up to Host Recent NCAA Champion in ACC/SEC Challenge Showdown,” reflects the significance of the matchup. Virginia remains a respected force in men’s college basketball, and Texas will look to make a statement when it hosts the Cavaliers.
The December 3 showdown will offer fans a glimpse of both programs’ early-season form. The ACC/SEC Challenge continues to be a proving ground, and this game promises to be a highlight of the event.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.