The Arizona Wildcats Take On The UCLA Bruins Football Today

The Arizona Wildcats are headed to UCLA this week to take on the Bruins in their last game of the regular season before beginning conference play. The Wildcats have won 4 straight games, and look to continue their winning streak against their cross-town rivals. The Bruins currently sit at 15-5 overall and 6-4 in conference play and have lost two of their last three games after being ranked as high as #7 in the nation earlier in the season.

The Arizona Wildcats Take On The UCLA Bruins  Football Today

Tonight, the Arizona Wildcats take on the UCLA Bruins in Pauley Pavilion. The game starts at 7pm PST and will be televised on ESPN2.

This will be the first time these two teams have faced each other this season, but they played last year in a close game that was won by the Wildcats. In that game, star player Deandre Ayton had 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead them to victory.

It is not clear who will start at center for the Wildcats tonight, but it is likely that they will go with Dusan Ristic over Ayton who has a sore foot.

How to Watch

UCLA is a tough team that the Wildcats have been having trouble with recently, but they're still expected to win. If you're not in Tucson and can't make it to the game today, there are plenty of ways to watch the game. 

1) Watch at a local restaurant or bar that's showing the game live on TV. 

2) Watch online through ESPN3. 

3) Listen on the radio through your local FM sports station. 

4) Watch on Twitter via @ESPNU using #Arizona WBB and interact with other fans! 

5) Keep an eye out for updates on @Arizona Wildcats, which will be tweeting live from this evening's game against UCLA!

Key Players to Watch

Freshman Aaron Gordon is the team's leading scorer and rebounder with an average of 16.7 points and 9.6 rebounds a game. Gordon is expected to have a breakout year, especially after his 15-point performance against Duke earlier this season. 

-Senior Nick Johnson has been one of the most consistent players for the Wildcats on both ends of the floor, averaging 14 points and 5 assists per game this season. In his last nine games, Johnson has scored at least 10 points in every contest but one (he had two points against Cal).

What's at Stake

This Saturday, the Arizona Wildcats will face off against the UCLA Bruins for the first time this season. This game is a crucial matchup for both teams, as the winner will take first place in their conference. With only two games left before Pac-12 Conference play begins, this game is a must-win for both teams if they want to make it to March Madness. It will be interesting to see if either team has what it takes to make it through this tough conference and make it to the NCAA tournament.

Final Thoughts

Arizona is ranked number 10 in the nation and has been on a hot streak as of late. With a big win against USC last week, the Wildcats are looking to keep their momentum going in today's game against UCLA. It's also senior night for players like T.J. McConnell and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, so it should be an emotional night at McKale Center. Let's hope they go out with a bang!