In an impressive performance on Tuesday night, the UCLA Bruins demonstrated their basketball prowess with a decisive 88-43 victory over Southern Utah. Lazar Stefanovic had a standout night, contributing 19 points off the bench, while teammate Eric Dailey Jr. added 15 points to the scoreboard. The Bruins, now holding a record of 6-1, showcased their depth as all 12 players who participated in the game managed to score.

Dylan Andrews also made his presence felt for UCLA, scoring 11 points. The team shot effectively, finishing the game with 38 successful field goals out of 80 attempts, translating to a shooting percentage of 47.5%. From beyond the arc, the Bruins hit 6 of 20 shots, equating to 30%. On the opposing side, Southern Utah’s Xavier Sykes stood out with 10 points, making 4 of his 6 attempts and connecting on 2 of 3 from three-point range. Overall, the Thunderbirds finished the game with 14 successful baskets from 40 attempts, which is a 35% shooting rate, and they made 4 out of 16 from deep, or 25%.

UCLA quickly established dominance by jumping to a 7-0 lead early in the match. They achieved their first double-digit lead at 17-6, following a couple of free throws from Dailey with just over 10 minutes remaining in the first half. The Bruins maintained their lead throughout the game, with Skyy Clark’s jumper at the 5:03 mark before halftime increasing the cushion to 34-14. At the break, the score stood at 43-20 in favor of UCLA.

The Bruins will take a week off before returning to action to face Washington on December 3, marking the inaugural Big Ten matchup for both teams, as they look to continue their strong start to the season.