UCLA cruised by California Baptist in their first exhibition match of the season, winning 100-53. It was a fantastic showing from the Bruins in all facets, and there is a ton to unpack from this performance.

This Team Will Be Fun To Watch

This team was clicking on all cylinders for the majority of the contest. It’s clear there’s a priority on the defensive side of the ball, as UCLA looked phenomenal at both the rim and on the perimeter. The Bruins flew around all night and made life hard on the Lancers.

Mar 14, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Trent Perry (0) drives to the basket against Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

On the offensive side of the ball, the Bruins looked even better than expected. They looked very efficient on offense, and flew around the rim with multiple alley-oops and high-flying plays to get the juices flowing.…