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UCLA's Nikola Kusturica scores 29 points in Bruins' win over North Florida

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 2:50 PM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

UCLA's Nikola Kusturica scores 29 points in Bruins' win over North Florida
Summary

UCLA defeated North Florida 114-63 on November 6, 2026, with freshman Nikola Kusturica leading the way with 29 points. Kusturica shot 10-for-12 from the field, including 4-of-4 from beyond the arc, during a first half that featured a remarkable 35-0 run by the Bruins. Head coach Mick Cronin praised Kusturica for his impressive performance, highlighting his turnover-free game. The Bruins, currently ranked No. 14, will face Arkansas Pine Bluff in their next game on November 9, 2026, before potentially meeting No. 6 Texas later in the month.

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  • •Kusturica averages 19.5 points and 5.5 rebounds this season.
  • •UCLA remains at No. 14 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 rankings.
  • •The Bruins' next game is against Arkansas Pine Bluff on November 9, 2026.
  • •Texas ranks No. 6 and could be a future opponent for UCLA.
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  • 2:50 PMCBS Sports — College basketball rankings: UCLA holds firm in Top 25 And 1 as star freshman Nikola Kusturica shines
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Kusturica's dazzling 29-point performance keeps UCLA at No. 14, while Texas holds at No. 6 in the updated Top 25 And 1

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