How to watch Virginia Cavaliers vs. Holy Cross Crusaders: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Friday's NCAA Basketball game

How to watch Virginia vs. Holy Cross basketball game

By Scout Staff

Nov 29, 2024 at 4:50 pm ET • 2 min read

Halftime Report

Only one more half stands between Virginia and the win they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Holy Cross 34-21.

If Virginia keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 5-2 in no time. On the other hand, Holy Cross will have to make due with a 4-4 record unless they turn things around (and fast).

Who's Playing

Holy Cross Crusaders @ Virginia Cavaliers

Current Records: Holy Cross 4-3, Virginia 4-2

How To Watch

When: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 4 p.m. ET
Where: John Paul Jones Arena -- Charlottesville, Virginia
TV: ESPN Plus
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $5.00

What to Know

If the oddsmakers' predictions hold true, the near future looks bright for Virginia. They will look to defend their home court on Friday against the Holy Cross Crusaders at 4:00 p.m. ET at John Paul Jones Arena. The Cavaliers will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.

Virginia is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They came out on top against Manhattan by a score of 74-65 on Tuesday.

Isaac McKneely and Andrew Rohde were among the main playmakers for Virginia as the former had 18 points plus five rebounds and two steals and the latter went 6 for 9 en route to 14 points plus four steals.

Meanwhile, Holy Cross unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Sunday. They suffered a bruising 80-55 loss at the hands of Maine. The contest marked the Crusaders' lowest-scoring match so far this season.

Virginia's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Holy Cross, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.

Friday's game is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Virginia has been dynamite from deep this season, having made 39.4% of their threes per game. However, it's not like Holy Cross struggles in that department as they've drained 37.8% of their threes this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.