UCLA dominates Southern Utah after impressive performance by Jamir Simpson
- Southern Utah faced UCLA in Los Angeles with both teams having good season records.
- Jamir Simpson led Southern Utah with a remarkable 21-point game against Idaho.
- UCLA aims to continue its dominance at home and secure another win.
In a matchup between two college basketball teams, the Southern Utah Thunderbirds faced off against the UCLA Bruins on November 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. The Thunderbirds, with a season record of 6-1, travelled to play against the Bruins who entered the game with a 5-1 record. Southern Utah recently achieved a victory, defeating the Idaho Vandals 82-67, with standout performances from key players, particularly Jamir Simpson, who scored 21 points in that game. The match drew attention as UCLA boasts a perfect home record of 5-0. Additionally, the Bruins have shown their strength in games decided by at least 10 points, winning all five of those matchups this season. Southern Utah has struggled slightly on the road, holding a record of 1-1 in away games. This matchup shaped up to be competitive, given that Southern Utah averages 84.0 points per game while UCLA allows just 54.0 points on average. As both teams prepared to play, they aimed to showcase their strengths, with UCLA leading in 3-point shooting and Southern Utah performing well in offensive rebounds.