The Gonzaga Bulldogs and UCLA Bruins are set to renew their men’s basketball rivalry in the 2021-2022 season. This will be the first time the two teams have faced off since the 2014-2015 season, when the Bulldogs defeated the Bruins in a thrilling game at the Staples Center.
The Bulldogs and Bruins have a long history of playing each other, with the first meeting taking place in 1949. Since then, the two teams have played each other a total of 16 times, with the Bulldogs holding an 11-5 advantage in the series. The last time the two teams met was in 2014, when the Bulldogs defeated the Bruins 79-77 in a thrilling game at the Staples Center.
The renewal of this rivalry is sure to be an exciting one, as both teams have had successful seasons in recent years. The Bulldogs have been a perennial powerhouse in the West Coast Conference, winning the conference title in each of the past five seasons. The Bruins have also been successful, making the NCAA Tournament in each of the past three seasons and reaching the Sweet 16 in 2019.
The renewal of this rivalry will be a great opportunity for both teams to showcase their talents on a national stage. It will also provide an opportunity for fans of both teams to witness a classic matchup between two of college basketball’s most storied programs.
The 2021-2022 season is sure to be an exciting one for both teams, and the renewal of this rivalry will only add to the excitement. Fans of both teams can look forward to a thrilling game when these two teams face off next season.
