The first meeting between the two teams was on December 28 , 1978 .
Was also part of a tournament , as Virginia defeated Providence 106 - 68 in the first round of the Sugar Bowl Classic in New Orleans , La .
The first meeting between the two teams was on December 28 , 1978 and was also part of a tournament , as Virginia defeated Providence 106 - 68 in the first round of the Sugar Bowl Classic in New Orleans , La .