Why is “UCLA Basketball” trending?
UCLA routs Cal Baptist 100-53 in exhibition opener
UCLA men's basketball opened its preseason schedule with an exhibition win over California Baptist, taking the game 100-53. Sports Illustrated's post-game analysis praised the Bruins on both ends of the floor, pointing to tight perimeter and rim defense and efficient offense that featured several alley-oop finishes.
Forward Eric Dailey Jr. drew the most attention. Sports Illustrated described him as a key offensive piece after he hit seven three-pointers and scored 25 points, and the outlet said his mix of forward size and guard-style shooting gives the team flexibility. Yahoo Sports also ran a preview highlighting several Bruins players to watch in the game. Because the contest was an exhibition, the results do not count toward the official record, and the team's regular-season games are still ahead.
Key facts
- UCLA beat California Baptist 100-53 in its first exhibition game of the season.
- Sports Illustrated credited strong defense at the rim and on the perimeter.
- Eric Dailey Jr. led UCLA with 25 points and seven made three-pointers.
- Sports Illustrated said the team could make an impact in the Big Ten.
- Exhibition games do not count in the official regular-season record.
What we don't know yet
Coverage so far does not say how UCLA will perform against tougher opponents once the regular season begins.
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Trend data
UCLA Basketball started trending in the US on Oct 21, 11:50 PM EDT, reaching about 200+ Google searches. 2 news outlets covered it in our feed, including Yahoo Sports, Sports Illustrated. The earliest report we found came from Yahoo Sports at Oct 20, 6:30 AM EDT.
What the headlines say
- Sports IllustratedInstant Takeaways From UCLA's Exhibition Win Over Cal Baptist
- Sports IllustratedHow to Watch UCLA’s Exhibition Matchup Against Cal Baptist
- Sports IllustratedUCLA’s Potential Sixth Starter Is Turning Heads
- Yahoo Sports3 UCLA Players to Watch in Exhibition Against Cal Baptist
- Yahoo SportsJuJu Watkins' return powers USC to No. 3 as UCLA begins title defense at No. 12 in Coaches Poll
- Yahoo SportsUSC ranked No. 22 in USA TODAY Coaches Poll; UCLA just misses top 25
- Yahoo SportsWho is on LSU men's basketball roster after latest eligibility news?
- Sports Illustrated3 Questions UCLA Basketball Must Answer Before Season Begins
- Yahoo SportsWhat To Watch From UCLA's Projected Starters Against Cal Baptist
How the story unfolded
- — Yahoo Sports: What To Watch From UCLA's Projected Starters Against Cal Baptist
- — Sports Illustrated: 3 Questions UCLA Basketball Must Answer Before Season Begins
- — Yahoo Sports: Who is on LSU men's basketball roster after latest eligibility news?
- — Yahoo Sports: USC ranked No. 22 in USA TODAY Coaches Poll; UCLA just misses top 25
- — Yahoo Sports: JuJu Watkins' return powers USC to No. 3 as UCLA begins title defense at No. 12 in Coaches Poll
- — Yahoo Sports: 3 UCLA Players to Watch in Exhibition Against Cal Baptist
- — Sports Illustrated: UCLA’s Potential Sixth Starter Is Turning Heads
- — Sports Illustrated: How to Watch UCLA’s Exhibition Matchup Against Cal Baptist
- — Sports Illustrated: Instant Takeaways From UCLA's Exhibition Win Over Cal Baptist