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UCLA Bruins take on No. 15 Michigan State Spartans in Big Ten battle
The Bruins and Spartans meet in East Lansing with both teams looking to bounce back from recent losses
Feb. 19, 2026 at 12:23am
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The UCLA Bruins (17-8, 9-5 Big Ten) will travel to East Lansing to take on the No. 15 Michigan State Spartans (20-5, 10-4) in a Tuesday night college basketball matchup. Both teams are coming off losses, with UCLA falling to No. 1 Michigan over the weekend and Michigan State suffering a defeat at the hands of No. 25 Wisconsin. The Bruins and Spartans met once last season, with UCLA coming away with a 63-61 victory in Los Angeles.
Why it matters
This game features two teams looking to regain momentum after recent setbacks. Michigan State has lost 3 of its last 4 games, while UCLA is trying to bounce back from a blowout loss to the top-ranked Wolverines. The outcome of this matchup could have implications for both teams' NCAA Tournament seeding and positioning in the Big Ten standings.
The details
UCLA is closing out a 2-game road trip to Michigan, having lost 86-56 to the Wolverines on Saturday. That was the Bruins' lowest-scoring output since February 2024. Michigan State, meanwhile, is coming off a 92-71 defeat at Wisconsin on Friday, its worst loss since February 2022. The Spartans have struggled on defense lately, allowing opponents to shoot 37.9% from 3-point range over their last 5 games.
- The UCLA-Michigan State game will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
- UCLA lost 86-56 to Michigan on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
- Michigan State lost 92-71 to Wisconsin on Friday, February 14, 2026.
The players
UCLA Bruins
The UCLA Bruins are a Division I college basketball team that competes in the Big Ten Conference.
Michigan State Spartans
The Michigan State Spartans are a Division I college basketball team that competes in the Big Ten Conference and are currently ranked No. 15 in the nation.
What’s next
The outcome of this game could impact the NCAA Tournament seeding and Big Ten standings for both teams. Fans will have to tune in to see how the Bruins and Spartans respond to their recent losses.
The takeaway
This matchup between UCLA and Michigan State features two teams looking to get back on track after suffering defeats in their previous games. The Bruins and Spartans have both had their defensive struggles of late, setting the stage for an intriguing Big Ten battle in East Lansing.
