Overview
- UCLA defeated Arkansas‑Pine Bluff 106‑37 at Pauley Pavilion, a 69‑point margin that became the largest in program history after the game on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.
- The Bruins’ full‑court and half‑court pressure produced 30 total turnovers and 45 points off turnovers, including 21 first‑half takeaways that helped build a 51‑9 halftime lead.
- Freshman Nikola Kusturica led UCLA with 17 points, Jaylen Petty scored 16, and Trent Perry posted 11 points and 11 assists for his first career double‑double.
- UCLA improved to 3‑0 after the victory and will next host Long Beach State, while Arkansas‑Pine Bluff fell to 1‑3 and travels to face California Baptist.
- The 69‑point margin surpassed UCLA’s previous high of 65 points set most recently in 1967 and underscored how early nonconference scheduling can produce lopsided scores while highlighting UCLA’s defensive progress under coach Mick Cronin.