UCLA Men’s Basketball Hosts San Diego in Final Exhibition Game

Exhibition Momentum From California Baptist Victory

Tuesday’s game marks the second and final exhibition contest for the Bruins this month. Last week on Wednesday, Oct. 21, UCLA cruised to a 100-53 victory over California Baptist, uclabruins.com reported. Eric Dailey Jr. led the offensive charge with 25 points, shooting 7-for-9 from beyond the arc. As a team, the Bruins dominated the glass with a 57-29 rebounding advantage and distributed 21 assists.

Cronin Blends Returning Veterans with Eight New Arrivals

Head coach Mick Cronin enters his eighth year at the helm with a roster blending seasoned veterans and new arrivals. The Bruins return six players from last year’s squad. Key returnees include seniors Xavier Booker, Eric Dailey Jr., and Brandon Williams, alongside junior Trent Perry. UCLA added four Division I transfers—Filip Jović from Auburn, Sergej Macura from Mississippi State, Jaylen Petty from Texas Tech, and Azavier Robinson from Butler—plus four incoming freshmen and returning student manager Jordan Houegban.

Cronin Maintains High Winning Percentage at Pauley Pavilion

The contest takes place inside Pauley Pavilion. Mick Cronin has compiled a 96-16 home record since taking over the program in 2019, maintaining an 85.7% winning percentage in 112 home games. For students wishing to attend, tickets are free.

Regular Season Opener in Las Vegas

Following the exhibition against San Diego, the Bruins will travel for the Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas. UCLA opens its regular-season schedule against No. 5 Arizona on Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. PT. That high-profile matchup will air nationally on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max. The team then returns to Los Angeles to host North Florida on Friday, Nov. 6, kicking off a stretch of five consecutive home games at Pauley Pavilion.

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