UCLA Basketball: Top 5 potential non-conference games in 2023

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 23: Head coach Mick Cronin of the UCLA Bruins calls out a play during the first half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at T-Mobile Arena on March 23, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 23: Head coach Mick Cronin of the UCLA Bruins calls out a play during the first half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at T-Mobile Arena on March 23, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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Dec 14, 2022; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins guard Hakim Hart (13) dribbles by UCLA Bruins guard. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

UCLA and Maryland agreed to play and home and away series between them and the Terrapins. Last season, the Bruins traveled to play Maryland in a non-conference matchup. This year, Maryland will travel to play UCLA in Los Angeles. 

UCLA played well on the road last year when they traveled to the Xfinity Center and defeated the Terrapins by a final score of 87-60. The Bruins played well from the start and they ended the first half holding Maryland to only 20 first-half points. Both teams lost some quality players from their last year’s teams but this should be a great game at the Pauley Pavilion.

History and Game Prediction

Four games have been played between these two schools in recent years: UCLA has won three out of the four games against the Terrapins.

Current Win Streak: The Bruins have won the last three games between these two schools, having a three-game winning streak in this series between these two programs.

The last meeting between both schools: UCLA defeated Maryland on the road by a final score of 87-60 last season.

Prediction: UCLA wins by a final score of 79-68.

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