Preview: UCLA Visits Michigan State in Top-10 Showdown EAST LANSING, Mich. (Interstat) — A marquee nonconference clash awaits Wednesday as the top-ranked UCLA Bruins visit the Michigan State Spartans at the Breslin Events Center. The matchup, organized by the Big 10, pits two of the nation’s elite teams. UCLA (22-1) brings a powerhouse resume, its lone loss coming in November. Michigan State (20-4) has been formidable at home, aiming to hand the Bruins just their second defeat. UCLA arrives after a tight 69-66 road victory at Michigan on Sunday, a game that showcased their resilience. The Bruins are led by dominant center Lauren Betts, who is coming off a historic performance with 16 points, 16 rebounds and five assists in that win. Over her last eight games, Betts is averaging 15.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists while shooting over 70% from the field, anchoring both ends of the floor. The Spartans counter with their own star forward, Grace VanSlooten. She posted a 20-point, 14-rebound double-double in a win at Penn State last Saturday. VanSlooten has been a consistent force, scoring in double figures in every game this season and averaging 18.3 points and 8.1 rebounds over her last seven contests. This game features a compelling stylistic clash. UCLA’s high-octane offense, which averages over 85 points per game, will test a Michigan State defense that has held opponents to 68.9 points on average. The Spartans’ physicality and home-court advantage, where they are 12-1 this season, will be their primary weapons against the Bruins’ depth and efficiency. For Michigan State, a victory would represent a signature win for its postseason resume. For UCLA, it’s another challenging road test in a season full of them as they solidify their case for a overall seed. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. EST Wednesday. The game will be televised on the Big 10 Network.