It took some time, literally, but it seems like the UCLA Bruins are rounding into form on the hardcourt. After a season-opening loss to San Diego State, UCLA got a hard-fought victory over Pepperdine in triple overtime and shut down Seattle University on Thursday night.
The game against Pepperdine was followed by a postponed home-opening game against Long Beach State that made their fourth scheduled game of the season, against Seattle, the de facto home opener for the 2020-21 season.
After knocking off Pepperdine, 107-98, in three overtime periods, it looked to be another back-and-forth affair with Seattle as the first half saw nearly 10 ties and six lead changes before the Bruins REALLY looked like they rounded into form.