UCLA Bruins Outmaneuver Stanford Cardinal at Maples Pavilion in a Close Contest

The UCLA Bruins emerged victorious against the Stanford Cardinal with a final score of 82-74. The Bruins' season record now stands at an impressive 20-3, while the Cardinal's record adjusts to 15-8.

In a game that saw six ties and twelve lead changes, the UCLA Bruins showcased their resilience and tactical acumen on the court at Maples Pavilion. The first half ended narrowly in favor of the Bruins with a scoreline of 35-33, setting up for an intense second half where they outscored their opponents by six points to seal the win.

The Bruins' offense was firing on all cylinders as they converted 24 field goals from 53 attempts, resulting in a solid shooting percentage of 45 percent. Their prowess from beyond the arc was notable as well; sinking 11 three-pointers from 25 attempts gave them an impressive three-point shooting percentage of around 44 percent. Free throws were also crucial for UCLA, making good on approximately 77 percent of their shots from the charity stripe.

Defensively, UCLA managed to rack up nine steals and two blocks during playtime, demonstrating their ability to disrupt Stanford's offensive flow. However, it wasn't just about defense; offensively they scored twenty points off turnovers and added thirteen second-chance points thanks to their efforts on both ends of the court.

Rebounding played a significant role in this contest as well. The Bruins collected twenty defensive rebounds but were slightly outdone by Stanford’s thirty total rebounds which included five offensive boards contributing to eight second-chance points for them.

Stanford did not go down without a fight though; they excelled inside with forty points in paint compared to UCLA's twenty-two and had an outstanding two-point field goal percentage at around sixty-seven percent. They also edged out UCLA with fifteen fast break points but ultimately fell short due to turning over possession fifteen times which led directly to twenty Bruin points.

Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game featuring University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Bruins as they face off against California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion located in Berkeley on February 10th at approximately 2:30 PM Pacific Time. This encounter will be broadcast nationally on FOX network for those who wish to follow along live.