The UCLA Bruins and the Oregon Ducks are all set to face off in a highly anticipated game. With current records of UCLA at 7-1 and Oregon at 9-0, this is sure to be a thrilling encounter. The game will take place on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 6 p.m. ET at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon. Fans can follow the action on the CBS Sports App or through online streaming on fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.).

What to Expect

UCLA has been on a six-game homestand but will now have to take their game on the road. They enter this Big Ten battle with an offensive firepower, averaging 78.2 points per game this season. Last Tuesday, they earned a 69-58 win over Washington, with Tyler Bilodeau playing a crucial role. He almost dropped a double-double with 16 points and nine rebounds. After a rough performance against Southern Utah the previous week, this was a great comeback for him. Sebastian Mack also contributed with 16 points and five rebounds.On the other hand, Oregon continued their perfect season with a 68-60 win over USC on Wednesday. Keeshawn Barthelemy and Jackson Shelstad were the main playmakers, with Barthelemy going 6 for 9 to score 18 points along with five assists and three steals, and Shelstad posting 24 points. This is the most assists Barthelemy has had since January.UCLA's victory at home has now extended to eight straight games dating back to last season, pushing their record to 7-1. Oregon's win has also improved their record to 9-0. Rebounding is likely to be a key factor in this contest, as UCLA has been averaging 37.2 rebounds per game this season, while Oregon has been averaging 39.1. Both teams will be fighting to control the missed shots and gain an edge.In their previous matchup in March, UCLA couldn't quite finish off Oregon and fell 68-66. Now, they have a chance to avenge their loss and make history. Will they be able to do it? We'll find out soon enough.

Series History

Oregon has won 6 out of their last 10 games against UCLA. Let's take a look at some of the previous matchups:Mar 14, 2024 – Oregon 68 vs. UCLA 66Feb 03, 2024 – UCLA 71 vs. Oregon 63Dec 30, 2023 – Oregon 64 vs. UCLA 59Mar 10, 2023 – UCLA 75 vs. Oregon 56Feb 11, 2023 – UCLA 70 vs. Oregon 63Dec 04, 2022 – UCLA 65 vs. Oregon 56Feb 24, 2022 – Oregon 68 vs. UCLA 63Jan 13, 2022 – Oregon 84 vs. UCLA 81Mar 03, 2021 – Oregon 82 vs. UCLA 74Jan 26, 2020 – Oregon 96 vs. UCLA 75