The University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team will start a home-and-home series with Pac-12 Conference member UCLA beginning in 2017-18, the two programs announced Thursday.
UCLA will play host to Cincinnati on Dec. 16, 2017 at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. Cincinnati will welcome UCLA to newly renovated Fifth Third Arena on Dec. 19, 2018. Television and tip-time information are to be announced.
“UCLA is a great series for Cincinnati and our fans,” UC coach Mick Cronin said in a statement. “(UCLA head coach) Steve (Alford) and I have great respect for each other. Because of their success and history, Steve can choose from many schools for nonconference opponents.