CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (Interstat) — The Virginia women’s basketball team will open its 2025-26 season at home Tuesday night, hosting Morgan State at John Paul Jones Arena.

Both the Cavaliers and Bears are 0-0, with this contest marking the first game for each program. Virginia looks to start fresh after concluding its previous season with a 75-58 loss at California on March 6. Morgan State also ended its last campaign with a defeat, falling 74-67 to Maryland-Eastern Shore on March 13.

The matchup presents a significant challenge for the visiting Bears. According to Interstat’s ELO system, Virginia is projected as a heavy favorite with a 95.80 percent probability to win.

This game is the first of an 11-game non-conference slate for the Cavaliers, who will subsequently host Bucknell on Nov. 9. Morgan State embarks on a demanding early schedule, which includes a trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico, for a multi-team event and a road game at LSU on Dec. 16.

Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Nov. 4.