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Vanderbilt men's basketball to face Virginia in outdoor exhibition this fall
By Pat O'Donnell at WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
The LinkU Invitational will take place on Sept. 27 at Credit One Stadium, featuring two outdoor college basketball exhibitions between Vanderbilt and Virginia, while the College of Charleston will take on The Citadel. Vanderbilt and Virginia will tip off at 1 p.m., and the College of Charleston's...
Key takeaway , and the College of Charleston's matchup with The Citadel will follow at 3 p.
Why this matters in The Nashville
This outdoor exhibition game presents an opportunity for Vanderbilt men's basketball to gauge their performance against a strong opponent like Virginia before the regular season. Given the unique outdoor setting at Credit One Stadium, the team's ability to adapt to unconventional conditions will be put to the test. The event also brings collegiate basketball to a different venue, potentially attracting new fans and generating interest in the sport locally. As the fall season approaches, Nashville residents can look forward to a rare chance to see high-level college basketball in a non-traditional setting, with the added bonus of a doubleheader featuring the College of Charleston and The Citadel. The matchup between Vanderbilt and Virginia, in particular, will be closely watched by local basketball enthusiasts, who will be eager to see how the Commodores stack up against a formidable ACC opponent.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The LinkU Invitational will take place on Sept. 27 at Credit One Stadium, featuring two outdoor college basketball exhibitions between Vanderbilt and Virginia, while the College of Charleston will take on The Citadel. Vanderbilt and Virginia will tip off at 1 p.m., and the College of Charleston's...
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