UCLA 85-50 Rider (Nov 4, 2024) Game Recap

The Bruins Start Their Season With an Impressive Victory

The UCLA Bruins men's basketball team began their season with a convincing 85-50 victory over the Rider Broncs on November 4, 2024, at Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins were led by senior guard Jaime Jaquez who scored a game-high 24 points. Junior forward Adem Bona added 18 points and 10 rebounds, while sophomore guard Jaylen Clark contributed 15 points. The Bruins took control of the game early, jumping out to a 10-0 lead in the first three minutes. They continued to extend their advantage throughout the half, taking a 45-20 lead into halftime. UCLA shot 50% from the field in the first half, while holding Rider to just 28.6%. UCLA continued to dominate in the second half, outscoring Rider 40-30. The Bruins were able to get easy baskets in transition and hit shots from the perimeter. Rider was unable to keep up with UCLA's pace and intensity, and the Bruins cruised to an easy victory. The win was a good start for the Bruins, who are looking to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament this season. They will next face the Pepperdine Waves on November 8th at Pauley Pavilion.

Key Stats

* UCLA shot 47.1% from the field, while Rider shot just 32.1%. * The Bruins outrebounded Rider 43-29. * UCLA had 18 assists, while Rider had just 8. * The Bruins forced Rider into 15 turnovers.

What's Next?

UCLA will next face the Pepperdine Waves on November 8th at Pauley Pavilion. The game will tip off at 7:00 p.m. PT and will be televised on Pac-12 Network.