The UCLA Bruins (19-8) will be back on their home court for a Big Ten showdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes (15-12) this Sunday at 3:45 PM ET.
It’s been a bumpy ride for Ohio State, as they've had flashes of brilliance but also struggled for consistency since early January. The Buckeyes kicked off the season with a 9-4 record, notching wins over Texas, Youngstown State, Evansville, Campbell, Green Bay, Rutgers, Valparaiso, Kentucky, and Indiana State. However, they hit a rough patch, going 1-4 with their only victory coming against Minnesota, while suffering defeats to Michigan State, Oregon, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
They have since stabilized somewhat, posting a 5-4 record in their last nine outings with wins over Purdue, Iowa, Penn State, Maryland, and Washington. Their four losses in that span came against Illinois, Nebraska, Michigan, and Northwestern. This brings Ohio State to a 15-12 mark through 27 contests this season.
On the flip side, UCLA has had its fair share of ups and downs, but overall, they’ve put together a solid campaign. The Bruins began the season red-hot, storming out to an 11-2 record with wins against Rider, Boston U, Lehigh, Idaho State, Cal State Fullerton, Southern Utah, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Prairie View, and Gonzaga.
However, they hit a slump, dropping four straight games to Nebraska, Michigan, Maryland, and Rutgers. UCLA regained its footing, going on a seven-game winning streak, picking up victories over Iowa, Wisconsin, Washington, USC, Oregon, Michigan State, and Penn State. The last three outings have been a mixed bag, with losses to Illinois and Minnesota sandwiching a lone win over Indiana. The Bruins now sit at 19-8 through 27 matchups this season.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the UCLA Bruins vs. the Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA Men's game, plus plenty more.
UCLA Bruins vs Ohio State Buckeyes: Date and tip-off time
The UCLA Bruins vs the Ohio State Buckeyes will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 3:45 pm ET/12:45 pm PT at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California.
Date | Sunday, February 23, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 3:45 pm ET/12:45 pm PT |
Venue | Pauley Pavilion |
Location | Los Angeles, California |
How to watch UCLA Bruins vs Ohio State Buckeyes on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the UCLA Bruins vs. the Ohio State Buckeyes on:
- TV Channel: CBS
- Streaming service: Fubo
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UCLA Bruins team news & key performers
For UCLA, Sebastian Mack and Tyler Bilodeau paced the offense with 13 and 12 points, respectively. The Bruins shot a respectable 45 percent from the field and knocked down 40 percent of their three-point attempts. However, after starting 4-of-9 from deep in the first half, they cooled off, hitting just two triples in the second half. Free-throw shooting was another trouble spot, as they went 5-of-15 in the second half after a perfect 4-of-4 start. Meanwhile, Minnesota capitalized from the charity stripe, sinking 12-of-13.
UCLA will be short-handed, as G Christian Horry, F Eric Freeney, F Devin Williams, and F Evan Manjikian will all be sidelined.
Ohio State Buckeyes news & key performers
For Ohio State, Micah Parrish led the team with 16 points, while Bruce Thornton chipped in 13 points as the only other player to reach double figures. Devin Royal and John Mobley Jr., both averaging double digits this season, were held to just four points each. The Buckeyes struggled from the field, hitting only 32 percent of their shots and committing 16 turnovers.
On the injury front, Ohio State will be without F Aaron Bradshaw, while G Colby Baumann is questionable. G Meechie Johnson Jr. has also been ruled out.