Who's Playing

Lehigh @ Virginia

Current Records: Lehigh 1-4; Virginia 4-2

What to Know

The Lehigh Mountain Hawks will square off against the Virginia Cavaliers on the road at 7 p.m. ET Friday at John Paul Jones Arena. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

The Mountain Hawks can't say they have nothing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving week. They were able to grind out a solid victory over the Columbia Lions on Tuesday, winning 79-72.

As for Virginia, they have more to be thankful for after their contest against the Providence Friars on Tuesday. Virginia had enough points to win and then some against Providence, taking their matchup 58-40. Among those leading the charge for Virginia was forward Jayden Gardner, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 13 boards. Gardner had some trouble finding his footing against the Georgia Bulldogs on Monday, so this was a step in the right direction. Gardner's points were the most he has had all year.

Lehigh have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 19.50 point spread they are up against. Those sticking with them against the spread have guts, to put it politely, as the team has let down bettors in their past four games.

The Mountain Hawks found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unfortunate 75-54 punch to the gut against the Cavaliers when the teams previously met four seasons ago. Can Lehigh avenge their defeat, or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll soon find out.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: John Paul Jones Arena -- Charlottesville, Virginia
  • TV: ACC Network
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $6.00

Odds

The Cavaliers are a big 19.5-point favorite against the Mountain Hawks, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 19.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Virginia have won both of the games they've played against Lehigh in the last seven years.

  • Dec 02, 2017 - Virginia 75 vs. Lehigh 54
  • Nov 25, 2015 - Virginia 80 vs. Lehigh 54