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No. 8 Arizona Basketball faces huge test with No. 4 UCLA

By Eric Townsend

TUCSON, ARIZONA - JANUARY 21: Oumar Ballo #11 of the Arizona Wildcats passes the ball around Jaime Jaquez Jr. #24 of the UCLA Bruinsduring the second half of the NCAA game at McKale Center on January 21, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats defeated the Bruins 58-52. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
TUCSON, ARIZONA - JANUARY 21: Oumar Ballo #11 of the Arizona Wildcats passes the ball around Jaime Jaquez Jr. #24 of the UCLA Bruinsduring the second half of the NCAA game at McKale Center on January 21, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats defeated the Bruins 58-52. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – Coming off a big win over USC, No. 8 Arizona Basketball (25-5, 14-5) will have a huge challenge against No. 4 UCLA. 

Despite shockingly losing to rival Arizona State last weekend, No. 8 Arizona Basketball got back on  track in a big way as the Wildcats came away with the win over USC on Thursday evening.

However, the challenge is even greater as Arizona returns to action to take on No. 4 UCLA to close out the 2022-23 regular season.

Coming into this one, the Bruins are a very skilled and well-coached team, and even more challenging is that UCLA currently owns the longest, active home-winning streak in college basketball with 24 wins.

Arizona will have to bring the intensity if they are going to somehow get the win, and overall, the Wildcats are going to need a hell of an effort if they are going to win.

If the Wildcats are to get hot from the start hot and limit UCLA’s second-chance points, this could get interesting!

And with Arizona Basketball preparing for UCLA, here is how you can watch and follow their game.

Arizona Basketball vs UCLA Game Information and Details:

  • Date: Saturday, March 4, 2023
  • Time: 8:00 P.M. MST / 7:00 P.M. PST
  • Television: ESPN
  • Location: Pauley Pavilion – Los Angeles, CA (12,829)
  • Spread: Arizona +4.5 (Don’t forget to use WynnBet or FanDuel to enhance your overall betting experience)

Arizona Game Preview:

Continuing conference play against Pac-12 foe UCLA, Arizona looks to earn the weekend sweep against the LA schools after coming away with the win against USC on Thursday evening.

Coming in, UCLA is going to present yet another significant challenge. The Bruins are an extremely talented team, and they are playing very well. And coming into Saturday’s action, this should be another exciting matchup between rival programs.

Overall, both teams share quite a competitive history here, and while they may have mutual respect off the court, on the court these programs don’t like each other much.

Having met several times in their history, UCLA leads the series 52-45 since 1966, with the Wildcats winning three straight meetings.

The last time these teams both played each other was in Tucson this past January where Arizona came away with a narrow, 58-52 win over the visiting Bruins.

Arizona’s offense is going to need to get to work quickly, and the guards will need to step up and have a big day if they are going to win. Beyond that, Arizona will need to bring a solid effort defensively if they hope to knock off No. 4 UCLA in Pauley Pavilion! Tip-off is set for 8:00 P.M. Tucson time!

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