Instant Reactions: UCLA’s Tough Win Over San Diego Shows Its Scoring Depth
Scoring options emerge
UCLA’s 82-50 win offered a look at the team’s offensive depth. Eric Dailey Jr., who led the scoring the previous week, managed six points while shooting 14.3%, opening the door for others to contribute.
Trent Perry led UCLA with 17 points, going 4-for-7 from the field and making seven free throws. Sixth man Filip Jovic scored 16, shooting 3-for-5 and making 10 free throws. Their performances showed that multiple Bruins can provide a scoring lift.
A difficult opening half
UCLA shot 33.3% in the first half as several attempts failed to fall. San Diego’s defense, hustle and pace made the matchup difficult and disrupted the Bruins early.
Dailey, who scored 25 points a week earlier, went 0-for-4 from the field and 0-for-2 from three in the first half. He finished with six points, according to the account of the game.
Foul trouble limits Kusturica
Freshman Nikola Kusturica played 16 minutes after picking up early fouls. The report says his ability to stay disciplined while defending aggressively will matter to UCLA. Trent Perry faced a similar situation the previous week. Avoiding unnecessary fouls could help the Bruins keep players available as the season begins.
Key points
- UCLA defeated San Diego 82-50 in its final exhibition game.
- Trent Perry scored 17 points, while Filip Jovic added 16.
- UCLA shot 33.3% in the first half, and Dailey went scoreless from the field before halftime.
- Early fouls restricted Nikola Kusturica to 16 minutes.