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TV Schedule: Saturday, Dec. 12, 9:00 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Stadium: McCarthey Athletic Center
This showdown has awesomeness written all over it.
The UCLA Bruins might have a record of 6-3, but one must not forget that the Bruins handed the Kentucky Wildcats, who were ranked No. 1 at the time, their first loss of 2015-16. That said, UCLA did lose to Wake Forest, Kansas and Monmouth. The victory against the UNLV Rebels does look nice, though.
As for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, they might have a record of 6-2, but they entered the season with monster expectations. You know, like making the Final Four. The Bulldogs’ two losses came against Texas A&M and Arizona (both teams were ranked in the top 25). They do hold a win over Connecticut (ranked in the top 25 at the time).
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If fans are in search of some star power, then UCLA’s Bryce Alford and Gonzaga’s Kyle Wiltjer are always players to watch out for. In fact, Wiltjer entered the season as a serious Player of the Year candidate.
A win for the Bruins would certainly push them into the top 25 and might even make them a dark horse for the national championship. After all, wins against Kentucky and Gonzaga are pretty darn impressive.
The Bulldogs entered the season as title contenders for a reason, though.
Everything aside, we will find out very soon if UCLA’s win against the Wildcats was an outlier or major things to come.
PREDICTION: Bruins 71, Bulldogs 83
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Trevor Lowry is a Content Associate at www.RantSports.com. If you’re a tweeter feel free to follow him @TheTrevorLowry, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.
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