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UCLA to Test Six-Game Win Streak vs. Penn State
The UCLA Bruins look to continue their red-hot run and complete a perfect three-game homestand when they host the Penn State Nittany Lions in a Big Ten showdown on Saturday in Los Angeles.
Can UCLA Keep Its Momentum Rolling?
UCLA (17-6, 8-4 Big Ten) extended its winning streak to six games with a dramatic 63-61 victory over No. 9 Michigan State on Tuesday. Eric Dailey Jr. sealed the win with a clutch bank shot in the lane with seven seconds remaining.
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One key to the Bruins’ success has been taking care of the basketball. UCLA committed just three turnovers in the win over the Spartans, continuing a trend of disciplined play.
“I told the (team), if we get to the NCAA Tournament and play every game with three turnovers, we’ll cut the nets down,” Bruins coach Mick Cronin said.
The Bruins average 11.0 turnovers per game but have committed nine or fewer in six of their last seven contests. Over their past three games—including wins over USC, Oregon, and Michigan State—they’ve averaged just six turnovers per game.
Balanced scoring has also fueled UCLA’s hot streak. Eight different Bruins have scored in double figures at least once during their six-game run, allowing them to stay competitive even when key players, such as leading scorer Tyler Bilodeau (ankle), have missed time.
Penn State Searching for Answers
Penn State (13-10, 3-9 Big Ten) enters the matchup on a four-game losing streak and faces a tough West Coast road trip, with games against UCLA on Saturday and USC on Tuesday.
The Nittany Lions’ struggles continued in Tuesday’s 83-74 home loss to Minnesota, where they surrendered 48 second-half points.
“We’re in a funk,” Penn State coach Mike Rhoades admitted. “(While) we’re in this hole, we’ve got to keep sticking together and find different ways to get out of it.”
Penn State’s offensive production has dipped during its losing streak. While the Nittany Lions rank 32nd nationally in scoring at 81.4 points per game, they have averaged just 68.0 points over their past four contests.
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Star guard Ace Baldwin has also cooled off, averaging 10.8 points per game during the skid—down from his season average of 14.1. The Nittany Lions need him to return to form if they hope to break their losing streak.
Will UCLA Keep Rolling, or Can Penn State Snap Its Skid?
With UCLA surging and Penn State struggling, the Bruins have a prime opportunity to extend their winning streak. Can the Nittany Lions rediscover their offensive rhythm and pull off an upset, or will UCLA continue its dominance?
