California Golden Bears Defeat UCLA Bruins 80-72
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Chase Center
California Golden Bears 80, UCLA Bruins 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won UCLA Bruins vs California Golden Bears?
California Golden Bears beat UCLA Bruins 80-72 at Chase Center on November 25, 2025.
Who was favored in UCLA Bruins vs California Golden Bears?
UCLA Bruins were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -360 (about 78% implied). The underdog won.
In a closely contested matchup at the Chase Center, the California Golden Bears emerged victorious against the UCLA Bruins, winning by a score of 80-72. This victory marks a significant achievement for California, improving their home record to 7-1 while UCLA's away record now stands at 5-3.
The Golden Bears entered the game with a solid home record of 6-1 and were riding a two-game winning streak. Their recent form has seen them average 84.4 points scored per game while allowing 76.3 points, reflecting a high-scoring style of play. In their last five games, California has maintained an impressive scoring average of 84.8 points, with their most recent victory coming against Sacramento State Hornets, where they won decisively 91-67.
On the other hand, UCLA had a record of 5-2 before the game, also on a two-game winning streak. The Bruins averaged 76.6 points scored and allowed 65.6 points in their last ten games. Their last outing resulted in a dominant 86-46 win over Presbyterian Blue Hose, showcasing their potential. However, their recent loss to Arizona Wildcats by a narrow margin of 65-69 raised questions about their consistency.
Historically, this fixture has been competitive, but California's performance at home has given them an edge. The Golden Bears have proven to be a formidable opponent on their home court, boasting a perfect 5-0 record at home this season. In contrast, UCLA's away performance has been less impressive, with a record of 1-4 in away games prior to this matchup.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details about any players missing for either team, which suggests that both squads were at full strength for this important game.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had UCLA favored by 7.5 points, with a total set at 143.5. The odds indicated a belief that UCLA would perform well despite their recent form, but California's home advantage and current momentum proved decisive.
The game conditions were conducive to a high-energy performance, and viewers were treated to a thrilling contest. Key moments included critical scoring plays in the second half, where Dai Dai Ames made significant contributions, including a three-point jumper that extended California's lead.
As the game progressed, California maintained their composure and executed their game plan effectively, ultimately leading to their victory. The final score of 80-72 reflects the competitive nature of the matchup and highlights California's ability to capitalize on their home court advantage.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UCLA -7.5 | 143.5 o -110 / u -110 | UCLA Bruins -360 · California Golden Bears +285 |
Leaders
- PointsChris Bell22California Golden Bears
- AssistsSemetri Carr4California Golden Bears
- ReboundsRytis Petraitis7California Golden Bears
- PointsEric Dailey Jr.17UCLA Bruins
- AssistsDonovan Dent7UCLA Bruins
- ReboundsEric Dailey Jr.7UCLA Bruins
Recent form
California Golden Bears
Last 10: 6-4Streak W284.4 scored · 76.3 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W91-67vs Sacramento State HornetsNov 22
- W67-57vs Presbyterian Blue HoseNov 19
- L96-99at Kansas State WildcatsNov 14
- W93-65vs Cal State Fullerton TitansNov 11
- W77-67vs Wright State RaidersNov 7
- W87-60vs Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersNov 4
- L73-78at Stanford CardinalMar 12
- W82-73at Virginia Tech HokiesMar 11
- L110-112at Notre Dame Fighting IrishMar 8
- L68-85at Louisville CardinalsMar 6
UCLA Bruins
Last 10: 7-3Streak W276.6 scored · 65.6 allowed per game1-1 away
- 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
- W80-74vs Eastern Washington EaglesNov 4
- L70-86vs Wisconsin BadgersMar 14
- W90-63vs USC TrojansMar 9
- W73-69at Northwestern WildcatsMar 4
- L66-76at Purdue BoilermakersMar 1
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | UCLA Bruins | California Golden Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-64 | 26-58 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 7-22 | 11-22 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 50 |
| Free throws | 13-23 | 17-22 |
| Free throw % | 57 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 28 |
| Assists | 17 | 15 |
| Steals | 2 | 7 |
| Blocks | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 24 |
| Fouls | 19 | 23 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 13 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half42-38Xavier Booker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-38Brandon Williams made Layup. Assisted by Donovan Dent.
- 2nd Half44-40Dai Dai Ames made Jumper.
- 2nd Half44-43Justin Pippen made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half46-43Donovan Dent made Layup. Assisted by Trent Perry.
- 2nd Half46-45Rytis Petraitis made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-46Milos Ilic made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-49Chris Bell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Rytis Petraitis.
- 2nd Half46-50Chris Bell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-51Chris Bell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-52Justin Pippen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-53Justin Pippen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-53Eric Dailey Jr. made Jumper. Assisted by Donovan Dent.
- 2nd Half48-56Justin Pippen made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-56Eric Dailey Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jamar Brown.
- 2nd Half51-57Rytis Petraitis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-58Rytis Petraitis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-58Eric Dailey Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-59Rytis Petraitis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-60Rytis Petraitis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-62Chris Bell made Layup. Assisted by Semetri Carr.
- 2nd Half53-65Chris Bell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Semetri Carr.
- 2nd Half55-65Eric Dailey Jr. made Jumper. Assisted by Donovan Dent.
- 2nd Half55-66Lee Dort made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-66Xavier Booker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-69Dai Dai Ames made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half59-69Eric Dailey Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Trent Perry.
- 2nd Half61-69Trent Perry made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-71Dai Dai Ames made Jumper.
- 2nd Half64-71Jamar Brown made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-71Jamar Brown made Layup.
- 2nd Half67-71Jamar Brown made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Eric Dailey Jr..
- 2nd Half67-73Rytis Petraitis made Layup. Assisted by Justin Pippen.
- 2nd Half69-73Trent Perry made Jumper.
- 2nd Half69-74Dai Dai Ames made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-75Dai Dai Ames made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-75Trent Perry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-78Dai Dai Ames made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half70-80Dai Dai Ames made Jumper.
- 2nd Half72-80Xavier Booker made Two Point Tip Shot.
Win probability
Above the line favours California Golden Bears, below favours UCLA Bruins.
Venue
- Chase CenterSan Francisco, CA
- Attendance7293
- OfficialsMike Reed, Rob Kueneman, Nate Harris
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