Arizona and UCLA play on Friday night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, after playing in Phoenix in 2024. The Wildcats will attempt to avenge a heartbreaking loss to the Bruins last season. Arizona lost a 13-point second-half lead in a 57-54 loss.
Arizona was impressive in a 93-87 season opening win and cruised 93-67 over Utah Tech and beat Northern Arizona 84-49. UCLA beat Eastern Washington 80-74, Pepperdine 74.63 and West Georgia 83-63. The Bruins have a huge step up to play Arizona, while the Wildcats have the experience of beating Florida.
Arizona and UCLA are playing exactly 11 months after last season.