LOS ANGELES – The University of California, Los Angeles Bruins men’s basketball team defeated the San Diego Toreros 82-50 in an exhibition game on October 27, 2026, at Pauley Pavilion.
Trent Perry led UCLA with 17 points and seven assists. Filip Jović added 16 points, including 10 of 12 free throws, while Joe Philon III contributed 11 points, eight rebounds and three steals. Nikola Kusturica scored 10 points and added four rebounds and two blocks in 16 minutes of playing time.
The Bruins held a 35-29 lead at halftime and then outscored San Diego 47-21 in the second half. UCLA limited the Toreros to 24.2 percent shooting from the field, including making only 4 of 25 three-point attempts.
Head coach Mick Cronin noted the physical nature of the contest and expected early offensive struggles. The Bruins opened the second half with a 13-2 run that helped establish a commanding lead.
UCLA will begin its 2026-27 regular season on November 2 against No. 5 Arizona at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, a nationally televised game as part of a doubleheader on TNT, truTV and HBO Max.
CSB Take
The University of California, Los Angeles Bruins men’s basketball team displayed strong defense and balanced scoring in their final exhibition prior to the season. Trent Perry’s leadership in scoring and assists highlights his importance to UCLA’s roster. With a challenging regular season opener approaching, this dominant exhibition performance sets an optimistic tone for the Bruins as they prepare to compete at a high level in 2026-27 under Coach Mick Cronin.
Source: Original report
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