UCLA Routs North Florida 114-63 at Pauley

Nikola Kusturica scored 29 points on perfect shooting as the Bruins built a 52-20 halftime lead.

Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Basketball

UCLA Routs North Florida 114-63 at Pauley

UCLA defeated North Florida 114-63 at Pauley Pavilion on November 6, 2026. Nikola Kusturica led the Bruins with 29 points, making all nine of his field goals and all four of his three-point attempts.

Why it matters

The blowout margin and Kusturica's efficient shooting give an early look at UCLA's scoring depth in the 2026 season. The 35-point run that closed the first half showed how quickly the Bruins can pull away from an overmatched opponent.

Kusturica made all nine of his field goal attempts and all four of his three-pointers in 23 minutes, adding six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal. UCLA's 35-point run came after the Bruins built a 52-20 halftime lead.

The players

Nikola Kusturica

Kusturica is a Serbian forward for UCLA who scored 29 points in the win over North Florida.

The details

Kusturica hit his first basket off a North Florida turnover and scored 26 of his 29 points in the first half. He made three straight three-pointers during the Bruins' 35-point run, and he sat for good with 12:46 remaining in the game.

November 6, 2026: UCLA defeated North Florida 114-63 at Pauley Pavilion.
February 2017: T.J. Leaf scored 32 points against Washington State, a previous high-scoring Bruins performance.

The Stats

T.J. Leaf scored 32 points against Washington State in February 2017, a benchmark for single-game output at Pauley Pavilion. Kusturica's 29-point performance places him among the program's notable recent scorers in a single outing.

Kusturica's efficient scoring makes him a candidate for fantasy lineups in UCLA's upcoming games. His role as a 23-minute contributor means playing time is a factor to track before adding him to rosters.

The takeaway

Kusturica's perfect shooting shows how a bench-level minutes load can still produce a headline performance. Readers following the Bruins should watch whether his efficiency holds against stronger opponents.