The California Golden Bears (7-9, 2-7 Pac-12) had their upset bid against the No. 24 UCLA Bruins (12-2, 8-0 Pac-12) extinguished in the last 8.9 seconds of regulation.
UCLA pulled away to extend a manageable two-point lead behind two perfect free throws from sophomore guard Johnny Juzang. Juzang, the recent transfer to UCLA from the Kentucky Wildcats, contributed nine points, four rebounds and two blocks to help down the Golden Bears, 61-57, in Haas Pavilion Thursday night.
California had a one-point lead, 55-54, with four minutes remaining in regulation after senior Grant Anticevich drained his fifth three-pointer.
Anticevich had a game-high 21 points, including a perfect five-for-five record from downtown. The California forward also added three rebounds, three assists and one steal.
But UCLA gained the advantage with a 5-0 run, keeping California in a scoring drought for the next 3 minutes and 47 seconds.
The visiting Bruins limited the Golden Bears' shooting, and the home side's offensive production dropped from 58.3% in the first half to a low of 30% in the second half.
Other notable contributions for the Golden Bears include nine points from sophomore guard Jarred Hyder and eight points from graduate transfer guard Makale Foreman.
I totally agree about Hyder. He is quick, has some height, and is able to get an open shot on his own. Just needs to make them, and I think he will. Our center was better than I thought he would be. Made a nice block. Just needs to hold onto the ball a bit more.
I was very enthused about our play. Get a few good freshmen and next year's team could easily be over 50% and has a chance to do a lot more next year. Bradley needs to be more of a team player and his presence will open up the offense even more.
For a 24th ranked team and the best team in the conference, I thought UCLA would be more dominant though they have a few above average players. But none very special.
Overall good performance though we struggled in the last few minutes
I hoped Hyder would be better...he can play in this league but is more a back-of the rotation guy right now...sigh.
The first game I fully watched.
I totally agree about Hyder. He is quick, has some height, and is able to get an open shot on his own. Just needs to make them, and I think he will. Our center was better than I thought he would be. Made a nice block. Just needs to hold onto the ball a bit more.
I was very enthused about our play. Get a few good freshmen and next year's team could easily be over 50% and has a chance to do a lot more next year. Bradley needs to be more of a team player and his presence will open up the offense even more.
For a 24th ranked team and the best team in the conference, I thought UCLA would be more dominant though they have a few above average players. But none very special.
MID SZN PUSH