Early in this game against South Carolina State (0-4), it seemed as though the UCLA (3-0) basketball team would have another long game, and in turn, another long season on their hands. The Bruins struggled to beat their first two opponents of the 2017-18 season and it seemed as though recent history was repeating itself against the Bulldogs.
UCLA 96 – South Carolina State 68
The Bruins were not able to get on the same page in the first few minutes, but eventually meshed and pulled out to a 17-point lead. But as the script goes, the Bruins’ defense once again eased up on their opposition and allowed South Carolina State to get back within six by the break.