UCLA Dominates Cal Poly in High-Scoring Affair
Friday, December 19, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Pauley Pavilion
UCLA Bruins 108, Cal Poly Mustangs 87, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Cal Poly Mustangs vs UCLA Bruins?
UCLA Bruins beat Cal Poly Mustangs 108-87 at Pauley Pavilion on December 19, 2025.
Who was favored in Cal Poly Mustangs vs UCLA Bruins?
UCLA Bruins were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -10000 (about 99% implied). The favorite won.
The UCLA Bruins showcased their offensive prowess with a commanding victory over the Cal Poly Mustangs, finishing the game with a score of 108-87. This matchup at Pauley Pavilion highlighted UCLA's strong home performance, improving their record to 10-3, while Cal Poly fell to 5-9. The Bruins entered the game with a recent record of 7-3 over their last ten games, and they are currently on a one-game winning streak. In contrast, the Mustangs have struggled, recording a 4-6 record in their last ten outings and are now on a two-game losing streak.
UCLA's recent form has been impressive, averaging 77.7 points scored per game while allowing 67.0 points. Their home record stands at 6-1, indicating a solid performance at Pauley Pavilion. In their last five games, they averaged 78.0 points while allowing 76.4, showing a slight vulnerability on defense but maintaining their scoring ability. The Bruins' last game before facing Cal Poly was a victory against the Arizona State Sun Devils, where they won 90-77, further emphasizing their offensive capabilities.
On the other hand, Cal Poly's recent form has been less favorable, averaging 82.6 points scored but allowing a staggering 85.9 points per game. Their away record is 3-3, and they have struggled to find consistency, particularly in their last five games, where they averaged 82.6 points while allowing 85.4. Their last game was a close loss to the Montana State Bobcats, where they fell 80-83.
In terms of previous meetings, there is no record provided in the block, but the current season's performance suggests that UCLA was the clear favorite going into this game. The betting market reflected this, with DraftKings listing UCLA as a 24.5-point favorite, with a total set at 161.5 points. The moneyline odds were heavily in favor of UCLA at -10000, while Cal Poly was listed at +3000, indicating a significant disparity in expected performance.
Injuries were not mentioned in the block, so both teams appeared to be at full strength for this contest. The conditions at Pauley Pavilion were likely favorable for the Bruins, who have thrived in their home environment.
Throughout the game, viewers witnessed a flurry of scoring plays, particularly from Trent Perry, who made several key contributions, including a layup and a three-point jumper. The Bruins' ability to score efficiently was evident as they consistently built their lead, culminating in a dominant second-half performance.
Overall, the game served as a testament to UCLA's offensive firepower and resilience, while Cal Poly continues to seek answers to their defensive struggles as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UCLA -24.5 | 161.5 o -115 / u -105 | Cal Poly Mustangs +3000 · UCLA Bruins -10000 |
Leaders
- PointsSkyy Clark30UCLA Bruins
- AssistsDonovan Dent11UCLA Bruins
- ReboundsTyler Bilodeau8UCLA Bruins
- PointsCayden Ward21Cal Poly Mustangs
- AssistsLuka Tarlac4Cal Poly Mustangs
- ReboundsCayden Ward7Cal Poly Mustangs
Recent form
UCLA Bruins
Last 10: 7-3Streak W177.7 scored · 67 allowed per game6-1 at home
- W90-77vs Arizona State Sun DevilsDec 18
- L72-82at Gonzaga BulldogsDec 14
- W74-63vs Oregon DucksDec 6
- W82-80at Washington HuskiesDec 4
- L72-80at California Golden BearsNov 26
- W86-46vs Presbyterian Blue HoseNov 22
- W79-48vs Sacramento State HornetsNov 19
- L65-69vs Arizona WildcatsNov 15
- W83-62vs West Georgia WolvesNov 11
- W74-63vs Pepperdine WavesNov 8
Cal Poly Mustangs
Last 10: 4-6Streak L282.6 scored · 85.9 allowed per game3-3 away
- L80-83vs Montana State BobcatsDec 17
- L84-88vs UC Riverside HighlandersDec 7
- W94-91at Cal State Fullerton TitansDec 5
- W87-81vs Redlands BulldogsNov 30
- L68-84vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksNov 26
- L87-93at Northern Arizona LumberjacksNov 25
- W92-85at Utah UtesNov 21
- L82-90at Montana GrizzliesNov 15
- L79-93at Colorado State RamsNov 13
- W73-71at Seattle U RedhawksNov 9
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Hawai'i | 24-9 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UC San Diego | 23-11 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Northridge | 20-14 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 18-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| UC Davis | 19-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 18-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Cal Poly | 14-19 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Long Beach State | 10-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| UC Riverside | 10-22 | 10 | 5-15 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 8-24 | 13 | 2-18 |
| Michigan | 37-3 | - | 19-1 |
| Nebraska | 28-7 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Michigan State | 27-8 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Illinois | 28-9 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Wisconsin | 24-11 | 5 | 14-6 |
| Purdue | 30-9 | 6 | 13-7 |
| UCLA | 24-12 | 6 | 13-7 |
| Ohio State | 21-13 | 7 | 12-8 |
| Iowa | 24-13 | 9 | 10-10 |
| Indiana | 18-14 | 10 | 9-11 |
| Minnesota | 15-18 | 11 | 8-12 |
| USC | 18-14 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Washington | 16-17 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Rutgers | 14-20 | 13 | 6-14 |
| Northwestern | 15-19 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Oregon | 12-20 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Maryland | 12-21 | 15 | 4-16 |
| Penn State | 12-20 | 16 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Cal Poly Mustangs | UCLA Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-51 | 35-61 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 57 |
| Three-pointers | 14-32 | 12-28 |
| Three-point % | 44 | 43 |
| Free throws | 21-22 | 26-29 |
| Free throw % | 95 | 90 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 21 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 4 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 17 |
| Assists | 16 | 20 |
| Steals | 5 | 10 |
| Blocks | 1 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 24 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 33 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 42 |
| Fouls | 26 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 27 |
| Lead changes | 6 | 6 |
| Time in front | 23 | 67 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half59-70Jamar Brown makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tyler Bilodeau assists)
- 2nd Half60-70Guzman Vasilic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-70Guzman Vasilic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-72Tyler Bilodeau makes layup (Eric Dailey Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half63-72Hamad Mousa makes layup (Troy Plumtree assists)
- 2nd Half63-73Tyler Bilodeau makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-74Tyler Bilodeau makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-74Peter Bandelj makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-74Peter Bandelj makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-74Peter Bandelj makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half68-77Jamar Brown makes 22-foot three point jumper (Donovan Dent assists)
- 2nd Half68-78Donovan Dent makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-79Donovan Dent makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-80Skyy Clark makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-81Skyy Clark makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-81Cayden Ward makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-81Cayden Ward makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-82Tyler Bilodeau makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-83Tyler Bilodeau makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-85Jamar Brown makes layup (Donovan Dent assists)
- 2nd Half71-85Cayden Ward makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-85Cayden Ward makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-86Tyler Bilodeau makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-87Tyler Bilodeau makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-90Tyler Bilodeau makes 25-foot three point jumper (Skyy Clark assists)
- 2nd Half72-93Skyy Clark makes 25-foot three point jumper (Donovan Dent assists)
- 2nd Half73-93Cayden Ward makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-93Cayden Ward makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-96Trent Perry makes 22-foot three point jumper (Donovan Dent assists)
- 2nd Half74-99Skyy Clark makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half77-99Guzman Vasilic makes 25-foot three point jumper (Hamad Mousa assists)
- 2nd Half79-99Ali Assran makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half79-101Trent Perry makes layup (Donovan Dent assists)
- 2nd Half79-102Trent Perry makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half79-105Trent Perry makes 22-foot three point jumper (Donovan Dent assists)
- 2nd Half79-106Trent Perry makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half82-106Jason Scott makes 28-foot three point jumper (Aaron Price Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half82-108Brandon Williams makes 3-foot dunk (Christian Horry assists)
- 2nd Half85-108Jason Scott makes 25-foot three point jumper (Austin Goode assists)
- 2nd Half87-108Troy Plumtree makes 4-foot dunk (Jason Scott assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours UCLA Bruins, below favours Cal Poly Mustangs.
Venue
- Pauley PavilionLos Angeles, CA
- Attendance4123
- OfficialsNate Harris, Jeffrey Anderson, Jason Phillips
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