Bruins Get Big Win Over WSU To Start Conference Play
Reeves Nelson and Malcolm Lee scored 21 points apiece to lift UCLA to a come-from-behind 80-71 victory over Washington State Wednesday night.
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Reeves Nelson and Malcolm Lee scored 21 points apiece to lift UCLA to a come-from-behind 80-71 victory over Washington State Wednesday night.
Matthew Bryan-Amaning and freshman reserve Terrence Ross scored 18 points each, and Washington rallied to beat Southern California 73-67 in overtime in the Pac-10 opener for both teams on Wednesday night.
Larry Anderson scored 25 points to lead Long Beach State to a 71-55 victory over UC Santa Barbara in a Big West opener Tuesday night.
Javon Borum scored 30 points, going 12 for 12 from the free-throw line, as UC Riverside edged UC Irvine 73-68 Tuesday night in the Big West Conference opener for both teams.
Sam Willard finished with 17 points and 12 rebounds and Jose Rivera added 18 points as Pacific defeated Cal State Northridge 74-64 Tuesday night.
Eddie Miller and Josh Ritchart scored 20 points apiece as UC Davis took its Big West opener from Cal State Fullerton 88-72 Tuesday night.
JaMychal Green's season-high 23 points led five Alabama players in double-figure scoring as the Crimson Tide routed Pepperdine 83-60 on Tuesday night.
For a team with just one true road game during its entire non-conference schedule, Washington is beginning its quest as the preseason favorite in the Pac-10 with arguably its toughest road trip.
UCLA's leading scorer and rebounder, Tyler Honeycutt, practiced in full on Monday and is expected to play in the Bruins' Pac-10 opener Wednesday night against Washington State.
Two players from Mississippi State's basketball team fought in the stands Thursday night between games at the Diamond Head Classic
