University
University Wildcats
UNIV
2-0 Overall • Away
     
      
Venice
Venice Gondoliers
VENI
1-0 Overall • Home
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University Wildcats at Venice Gondoliers — Jan. 16, 2026, 4:30 p.m. PT

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University (away) travels to Venice (home) on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, for a league matchup that tips at 4:30 p.m. PT in Los Angeles. The Wildcats and Gondoliers meet in what figures to be a tightly contested game after last season’s one-point decision.

Quick facts

  • Date/time: Friday, Jan. 16, 2026 — 4:30 p.m. PT

  • Location: Los Angeles (Venice is the home team)

  • Home: Venice Gondoliers — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/157655-venice-gondoliers-jv (fans: 7)

  • Away: University Wildcats — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/157649-university-wildcats-jv (fans: 9)

Why this one matters

The Gondoliers edged University, 63-62, when the teams last met on Feb. 7, 2025, setting the stage for a rematch with bragging rights on the line. Both programs will be looking to build momentum — Venice’s next listed game is Jan. 23 at Palisades, while University hosts Palisades on Jan. 21. (See each team’s SBLive page for updated schedules.)

Streaming and tickets

  • Venice streaming info: NFHS Network — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/venice-high-school-los-angeles-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • University streaming info: NFHS Network — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/university-high-school-los-angeles-los-angeles-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Fan notes and how to get involved

Follow the teams on SBLive to stay updated with scores and roster news: Venice Gondoliers and University Wildcats. Fan counts and picks shown on SBLive may change — making picks is a fun way to engage with the game and support the team you want to see win. Picks are for entertainment and aren’t tied to any win projections.

For live updates, lineups and final box score, check the game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5825053-university-vs-venice

Be sure to arrive early (and follow local weather reports for Los Angeles) — this rematch could be decided in the final moments.