UCLA Bruins face the Gonzaga Bulldogs in Sweet 16

Published Mar. 22, 2023 3:42 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Gonzaga Bulldogs (30-5, 14-2 WCC) vs. UCLA Bruins (31-5, 18-2 Pac-12)

Las Vegas; Thursday, 9:45 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: UCLA -2; over/under is 145.5

BOTTOM LINE: The No. 7 UCLA Bruins and No. 9 Gonzaga Bulldogs play in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.

The Bruins have gone 18-2 against Pac-12 opponents, with a 13-3 record in non-conference play. UCLA is 2-1 in one-possession games.

The Bulldogs' record in WCC action is 14-2. Gonzaga scores 87.3 points while outscoring opponents by 14.2 points per game.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jaime Jaquez Jr. is averaging 17.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals for the Bruins. Tyger Campbell is averaging 15.9 points, 5.3 assists and 1.7 steals over the past 10 games for UCLA.

Drew Timme is averaging 21.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists for the Bulldogs. Julian Strawther is averaging 18.4 points over the last 10 games for Gonzaga.

LAST 10 GAMES: Bruins: 9-1, averaging 74.5 points, 32.9 rebounds, 14.1 assists, 7.4 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 60.6 points per game.

Bulldogs: 10-0, averaging 89.8 points, 34.1 rebounds, 17.1 assists, 6.7 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 54.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.4 points.

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