UCLA men's basketball opens season with win over No. 5 Arizona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 7:43 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
UCLA men's basketball began its season with an 84-75 victory against No. 5 Arizona at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on November 2, 2026. The Bruins established an early 27-13 lead and held off a late charge from the Wildcats, who narrowed the gap to one point late in the second half. Trent Perry led UCLA with 21 points, while Arizona's Ivan Kharchenkov scored 38. UCLA coach Mick Cronin praised his team's defensive effort and chemistry, emphasizing the importance of remaining humble after this victory.
- •UCLA led by 14 points at halftime.
- •Trent Perry scored 21 points for UCLA.
- •Arizona's Ivan Kharchenkov scored a game-high 38 points.
- •UCLA was tested by a strong Arizona crowd.
- •Mick Cronin highlighted the need for humility moving forward.
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