The UCLA Bruins (1-0, 0-0 Big Ten) won their season opener against Eastern Washington, but the narrow 80-74 victory against a middling Big Sky team left a bad taste in their mouth.
After what was likely a harsh week of practice in Westwood, the Bruins are looking to bounce back against the Pepperdine Waves (1-0, 0-0 WCC) on Friday at home in hopes to put forth a better effort.
Follow along below for live updates of UCLA’s Friday night home game against the Waves:
11:55 — Pepperdine punched UCLA in the mouth to start the game, grabbing an early lead, but a few scrappy defensive plays brought the Bruins back. UCLA up 16-15.
15:48 — Skyy Clark and Eric Dailey get the Bruins started with five and three points. Tyler Bilodeau was subbed out 26 seconds into the game after picking up an early foul. UCLA up 8-7.
UCLA forward Eric Dailey will make his first start of the season after missing last game. Eric Freeny (right shoulder) is out and listed as day-to-day.
Mar 20, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Eric Dailey Jr. (3) drives to the basket against Utah State Aggies guard Dexter Akanno (7) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images / Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
What: (12) UCLA Bruins vs. Pepperdine Waves
When: Friday, Nov. 7
Time: 7:30 p.m. PT
Where: Pauley Pavilion (Westwood, California)
TV: Big Ten Network
TV Announcers: Carlo Jimenez (play-by-play), Don MacLean (analyst)
Radio: AM 790 (KABC), SiriusXM Ch. 85 and on SiriusXM App
Radio Announcers: Josh Lewin (play-by-play), Tracy Murray (analyst)
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