In college basketball action, Colorado State University (CSU) improved its record to 19-5 overall and 7-4 in the Mountain West with a commanding 66-47 victory over San Jose State, who fell to 8-16, 1-10 in conference play. CSU's Rashaan Mbemba led the team with 13 points off the bench, while Nique Clifford celebrated his birthday with a double-double, contributing 11 points and 11 rebounds. The Rams had a strong first half, shooting 55.6 percent and establishing their largest lead of the night by halftime with a score of 38-19. Isaiah Stevens also made a notable contribution with 11 assists, 9 points, and 10 rebounds.
Two offensive rebounds on same possession for Brandon Williams plus a putback. UCLA up 45-37 with 11:51 left.
UCLA leads Cal 35-24 at halftime thanks to absolutely stifling defense that forced eight turnovers and held Golden Bears to 36.4% shooting. Dylan Andrews with 10 points and Lazar Stefanovic with seven points and eight rebounds for Bruins.
Cal has settled down after its sloppy stretch and is having some success in the halfcourt. Headed to free-throw line with a chance to cut UCLA's lead to four with 7:51 left in first half. Dylan Andrews has 10 points for Bruins but others need to contribute on offense.
UCLA forcing havoc with its intensity on D, Dylan Andrews has two steals and headed to the free-throw line with Bruins leading 17-10.
UCLA played great defense and got rewarded with Cal making a three at the end of the shot clock after a mad scramble.
Back-to-back forced turnovers 🔒 The Bruins putting on a defensive display 💪👏 @UCLAMBB https://t.co/ukcfqVJHfn
UCLA has unleashed full-court pressure and forced two consecutive turnovers.
Dylan Andrews with the hot hand early but UCLA is down 7-6 and needs answers for Jaylon Tyson.
Thanks mostly to Gabriel Jaquez (15 rebounds) and Lauren Betts (nine), UCLA outrebounded Arizona 48-27
Mostly thanks to Gabriel Jaquez (15 rebounds) and Lauren Betts (nine), UCLA outrebounded Arizona 48-27
Fourth quarter underway in L.A. Kailyn Gilbert back for Arizona. But Lauren Betts back for UCLA. Bruins up 50-43.
Final: CSU extends its winning streak to four with a 66-47 win over San Jose State. Nique Clifford finishes with a double-double on his birthday (11 points, 11 rebounds) Rashaan Mbemba leads CSU with 13 off the bench.
Final CSU 66 | SJSU 47 First-half surge more than enough as Mbemba hits career-best 13, Clifford gets a double-double and Scott has 12
3:11 second CSU 62 | SJSU 46 Stevens has 11 assists. Clifford has 10 rebounds. Both have 9 points
Halftime CSU 38 | SJSU 19 Rams roll into halftime with a Lake pick and a Scott bucket. Shooting 55.6 percent and have largest lead of the night
Welcome to Moby Arena for another must ... Well, for a @CSUMBasketball contest vs. visiting San Jose State. Rams are 18-5, 6-4 MW; Spartans are 8-15, 1-9