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UCLA vs Villanova Final: 86-77 - Recap

UCLA got 21 points and 3 assists from Jaime Jaquez Jr. en route to a 86-77 victory over Villanova on Friday at Pauley Pavilion.

UCLA won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.0-point spread as favorites.

UCLA got 21 points from Jaime Jaquez Jr. and another 16 points from Jules Bernard. Tyger Campbell contributed 4 assists, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.

Villanova got 20 points from Jermaine Samuels in a losing cause and another 18 points from Collin Gillespie. Collin Gillespie contributed 3 assists for them, while Eric Dixon had 9 rebounds.

UCLA was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

UCLA won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-30.

UCLA looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Long Beach State. Villanova will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Howard.