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UCLA Bruins Dominate at Pauley Pavilion Against St. Francis Red Flash in Men's Basketball Showdown

The UCLA Bruins secured a commanding victory over the St. Francis Red Flash with a final score of 75-44. The Bruins' season record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Red Flash fall to 0-1.


Nov 30, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Sebastian Mack (12) shoots the ball against the UC Riverside Highlanders in the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

In front of a crowd of 6,783 at Pauley Pavilion, the home team showcased their dominance on both ends of the court. The Bruins outperformed their opponents in nearly every statistical category, which was reflected in the lopsided scoreline. The home team's offense was firing on all cylinders with a field goal percentage of 51 and an even more impressive two-point shooting percentage of 56. Their defensive efforts were equally notable as they amassed six blocks and nine steals over the course of the game.


The UCLA Bruins' scoring was well-distributed among players, but it was their points in paint that stood out with a total contribution of 48 to their scoreboard tally. Their ability to convert turnovers into points was another highlight as they scored 28 points off turnovers compared to only five by the Red Flash.


On top of that, UCLA's passing game proved effective and efficient; they tallied up eighteen assists with an assist-to-turnover ratio standing at three – showcasing good ball movement and decision-making throughout playtime.


Meanwhile, St. Francis (PA) struggled from beyond the arc with just two three-pointers made from sixteen attempts resulting in a lowly twelve percent success rate from distance. They also had trouble maintaining possession as evidenced by their twenty-one turnovers during this matchup against UCLA.


As for rebounds, both teams were relatively close in numbers; however, it is worth noting that UCLA managed ten offensive rebounds which contributed to seven second-chance points – further extending their lead over St. Francis (PA).


Looking ahead for fans eager to follow more action-packed basketball games featuring their beloved team: The next challenge for the UCLA Bruins will be against Lafayette Leopards at Pauley Pavilion located at 301 Westwood Plaza in Los Angeles on November 10th at eight PM Pacific Time Zone (11 PM Eastern). This upcoming contest can be watched live on Pac-12 Network for those who want to catch every moment live as it unfolds on court.

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