The Big Ten delivers one of its most intriguing matchups of the weekend on Saturday afternoon, as the UCLA Bruins travel to Ann Arbor to face the Michigan Wolverines.
UCLA enters the game at 17-7 overall and 9-4 in conference play, tied with Wisconsin for sixth place in the Big Ten standings. The Bruins are coming off a narrow home win over Washington, their second straight victory, and are looking to solidify their NCAA Tournament résumé with a marquee road performance.
Michigan, meanwhile, has been one of the most consistent teams in the country. The Wolverines are 23-1 overall and 13-1 in league play, holding a two-game lead over Illinois atop the conference standings. They have won nine straight games and continue to look every bit like a legitimate national contender.
UCLA building momentum
The Bruins are averaging just under 79 points per game and have been one of the nation’s most efficient three-point shooting teams, knocking down nearly 39 percent from beyond the arc. Their perimeter scoring gives them a chance in any matchup, particularly against high-powered opponents…