UCLA Bruins, ranked No. 22, are set to face New Mexico at a neutral site in Henderson, Nev. The game will be nationally televised on CBS Sports Network with Dave Ryan and Dan Dickau providing coverage. UCLA’s audio broadcast will also be available online. The Bruins opened their season with a win against Rider University and have added nine new players to their roster this season, including six transfers and three freshmen. Head coach Mick Cronin has led UCLA to a 116-53 record and is entering his sixth season with the team.
The matchup against New Mexico will be the first meeting between the two teams since 1997. UCLA is coming off a strong season-opening win against Rider, showcasing their depth with four players scoring in double figures. The team will be returning home to face Boston University and Lehigh after their game against New Mexico.
UCLA’s roster includes a mix of experienced players and newcomers, with Dylan Andrews leading the team in scoring and assists last season. The Bruins have been ranked No. 22 in the preseason polls and are gearing up for a challenging schedule that includes matchups against top-ranked teams.
The Bruins will play a 31-game regular-season schedule, including 20 games in the Big Ten Conference. UCLA’s roster features multiple scoring threats and impressive three-point shooters, such as Dominick Harris and Lazar Stefanovic. Guard Kobe Johnson, known for his defensive skills, has earned Pac-12 All-Defensive Team honors in the past two seasons. UCLA’s season will culminate with a matchup against crosstown rival USC in March.
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