Preview: UCLA Bruins at Gonzaga Bulldogs SEATTLE (Interstat) — A top-10 nonconference showdown is set for Saturday when the UCLA Bruins face the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Key Arena. The Bruins (7-2) enter riding a two-game winning streak after a 74-63 victory over Oregon last Saturday. Forward Tyler Bilodeau has been a consistent force, averaging 15 points over his last four games, including a 21-point performance in a road win at Washington. Gonzaga (9-1) boasts one of the nation’s most potent offenses, averaging 92.1 points per game. The Bulldogs are coming off a dominant 109-58 rout of North Florida, their eighth win by 20 or more points this season. Their lone loss was a 101-61 defeat at Michigan on Nov. 26. Bulldogs forward Braden Huff presents a major challenge for the Bruins’ frontcourt. Huff is averaging 18.8 points and has scored 20 or more points in four of his last five contests, including a 24-point effort against North Florida. UCLA’s defense, allowing just 68.2 points per game, will be tested by Gonzaga’s high-powered attack. The Bruins have shown resilience in close games, evidenced by their 82-80 win at Washington, but struggled in their two losses against Arizona and California. This neutral-site game in Seattle is a critical resume builder for both programs. For UCLA, a win would signal a return to elite national status. For Gonzaga, it represents an opportunity to solidify its top-ranking credentials against a premier opponent before West Coast Conference play begins. The matchup between Bilodeau and Huff inside could be decisive. UCLA will need secondary scoring from guards like Skyy Clark and Eric Dailey, who combined for 31 points against Oregon, to keep pace with Gonzaga’s offensive depth. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. PST on Saturday, Dec. 13.