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UCLA Faces Minnesota in Crucial Tournament Seeding Battle

2/28/2026

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UCLA will face Minnesota tomorrow at Williams Arena, their first visit since 1969.
UCLA owns a 19-9 record and is projected as a 10 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Minnesota has shifted to a zone defense that has proven effective despite a limited rotation.
Minnesota must contain UCLA's shooters and Donovan Dent's penetration.
Historically, UCLA struggles in Eastern Time Zone games, and the outcome will influence UCLA's seeding.

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UCLA will face Minnesota tomorrow at Williams Arena, their first visit since 1969.
UCLA owns a 19-9 record and is projected as a 10 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Minnesota has shifted to a zone defense that has proven effective despite a limited rotation.
Minnesota must contain UCLA's shooters and Donovan Dent's penetration.
Historically, UCLA struggles in Eastern Time Zone games, and the outcome will influence UCLA's seeding.