Who's Playing

Saint Mary's @ UCLA

Regular Season Records: Saint Mary's 26-7; UCLA 26-7

What to Know

The #18 Saint Mary's Gaels and the #11 UCLA Bruins are set to clash at 7:10 p.m. ET March 19 at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Indiana Hoosiers typically have all the answers at home, but on Thursday the Gaels proved too difficult a challenge. Saint Mary's blew past IU 82-53. Four players on Saint Mary's scored in the double digits: guard Logan Johnson (20), guard Tommy Kuhse (19), guard Alex Ducas (13), and forward Matthias Tass (12).

Meanwhile, UCLA earned some postseason bragging rights after a successful outing on Thursday. They skirted past the Akron Zips 57-53. UCLA's guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. did his thing and had 15 points and six assists along with nine boards.

The Gaels are expected to lose this next one by 3. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn't have high expectations for them since the squad is 1-3-1 ATS when expected to lose.

With both teams having displayed their playoff mettle, spectators can expect a high-quality game. Check back with CBS Sports for more details during and after the game.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 7:10 p.m. ET
  • Where: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter -- Portland, Oregon
  • TV: TBS
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Bruins are a 3-point favorite against the Gaels, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bruins as a 3.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last seven years.