Live Updates: UCLA Hoops Hosts EWU in Season Opener

Mick Cronin and the No. 12 Bruins are hitting the court after an offseason of anticipation.

Feb 14, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin talks to guard Eric Dailey Jr. (3) in the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

he No. 12 UCLA Bruins officially tip off the highly-anticipated 2025-26 season against the Big Sky's Eastern Washington Eagles.

Backed by UCLA's star-studded transfer portal addition of Donovan Dent, the Bruins' ceiling is higher than it's been in recent season, and yet Westwood still has its fair share of doubters. The Bruins also have some key returners, like Tyler Bilodeau, Eric Dailey Jr. and Skyy Clark, who are all primed to elevate their games next to Dent.

Follow along on UCLA Bruins on SI for love updates on the season opener in Pauley Pavilion below:

2nd Half

10:18 -- EWU started to gain momenutm until a flurry of great UCLA plays extended to lead. Donovan Dent started with his first 3-pointer of the night, followed by Xavier Booker erasing a shot off the class, which led to Dent finding Tyler Bilodeau in the corner for another deep shot. UCLA up 68-53.

15:43 -- UCLA seems to gave more control of the game in the second half. The frontcourt duo of Xavier Booker and Tyker Bilodeau has finally arrived, combining for 16 points on 6-of-13 shooting. UCLA up 54-39.

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1st Half

Nov 3, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Donovan Dent (2) shoots a three point basket during the first half against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

00:00 -- UCLA's offense is still struggling to get the ball in the net. The Bruins are shooting 17-for-36 (47.2%) from the field. Donovan Dent has the team on his back with 14 points, two rebounds and six assists on 6-of-11 shooting. UCLA up 40-33.

03:25 -- Reinforcements came down the stretch. Trent Perry added five points off the bench and Tyler Bilodeau scored his first filed goal in five attempts on a 3-pointer to beat the zone. UCLA up 34-29.

06:12 -- Donovan Dent is starting to generate some offensive momentum. He's accounted for UCLA's last six points and is up to 13 points and two assists on 6-of-9 shooting. UCLA up 25-22.

11:57 -- UCLA is struggling to get anything out of someone other than Donovan Dent and Skyy Clark, who have accounted for 15 of the Bruins' 17 points thus far. UCLA is shooting 7-of-16 from the field. EWU's gritty, balanced effort is keeping it in this game. UCLA up 17-15.

14:31 -- The Bruins and Eagles are exchanging blows on both sides of the court. Skyy Clark leads the way in scoring with six points on two 3-point makes. Donovan Dent is displaying his offensive prowess, good for four points on nifty floaters and one assist. UCLA up 12-11.

19:11 -- Skyy Clark scores the first points of the season on a 3-pointer from the top of the key.

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Injury Report

UCLA will be without star forward Eric Dailey Jr., who is out and still recovering from a knee injury, according to Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times.

Eastern Washington will be without last season's leading scorer, guard Andrew Cook.

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How to Watch

What: UCLA Bruins vs. Eastern Washington Eagles
When: Monday, Nov. 3
Time: 7:30 p.m. (PT)
Where: Pauley Pavilion (Westwood, California)
TV: Big Ten Network
Radio: AM 790 (KABC)

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The Scouting Report: Eastern Washington

UCLA is the start of EWU's gauntlet non-conference schedule, which includes the Bruins, Washington State, Utah and No . 8 BYU.

The Eagles' leading scorer from last season, Andrew Cook, returns this season. Cook averaged 15.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.

This is the second time the Bruins are matching up with Eastern Washington all time. The last matchup came during the 2011-12 season when UCLA beat the Eagles 60-47 in the Los Angeles Sports Arena.

Nov 21, 2024; Spokane, Washington, USA; Eastern Washington Eagles guard Andrew Cook (9) controls the ball against Washington State Cougars guard Cedric Coward (0) in the first half at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images | James Snook-Imagn Images

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