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The UCLA Bruins (4-1), ranked No. 19, are set to face the Presbyterian Blue Hose (3-4) at Pauley Pavilion on Friday, November 21st, 2025. This is their second meeting ever. UCLA won the first game in 2019. The game will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network. The Bruins are coming off a win against Sacramento State and a loss to No. 5 Arizona. Key players to watch for UCLA include Tyler Bilodeau, Donovan Dent, and Eric Dailey Jr. Tickets are available, including a “Fours Up Fridays” promotion. The Bruins will then face California after Thanksgiving at Chase Center in San Francisco. UCLA boasts a strong defense, and coach Mick Cronin has a significant milestone of over 500 career wins.

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No. 19 UCLA to Face Presbyterian in Pauley Pavilion Showdown

LOS ANGELES – The No. 19-ranked UCLA Bruins (4-1) will host the Presbyterian Blue Hose (3-4) this Friday, November 21st, at Pauley Pavilion, presented by Wescom Financial. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PT. This marks only the second time these two teams have met, with UCLA winning their previous encounter in 2019.

Bruin fans can catch the action live on the Big Ten Network, with A.J. Kanell and Don MacLean providing commentary. Local radio coverage will be available on AM 790 (KABC), featuring Josh Lewin and Tracy Murray on the call.

UCLA is looking to bounce back after a narrow 69-65 loss to No. 5 Arizona last Friday. However, the Bruins are coming off a dominant 79-48 victory over Sacramento State, showcasing their ability to limit opponents offensively. This season, the Bruins are holding teams to an average of just 63.2 points per game.

Key players for UCLA include Tyler Bilodeau, averaging 14.8 points per game, and Donovan Dent, leading the team with 28 assists in four games. Junior guard/forward Eric Dailey Jr. is coming off a double-double performance against Sacramento State.

Tickets are still available, with a special “Fours Up Fridays” promotion offering tickets for as low as $4. After this home game, UCLA hits the road to face California at Chase Center in San Francisco after Thanksgiving.

Coach Mick Cronin recently achieved his 500th career victory and continues to emphasize a strong defensive strategy, a hallmark of his UCLA teams. This season will mark UCLA’s last regular season home game of November.

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