UCLA maintained a significant lead against Arizona, with the latest update showing UCLA ahead at 67-62 with less than three minutes remaining. Kiki Rice's layup and Vonleh's third foul were pivotal moments, with UCLA leading 55-53 and Rice heading to the free-throw line. UCLA's offense was particularly effective from beyond the arc, making 5 out of 8 attempts early on. Will McClendon hit a three to contribute to the lead, and at one point, the score was 15-9 in favor of UCLA. Arizona's defense struggled, notably with perimeter coverage, and they were 0-8 from three in the second half. By halftime, UCLA led 37-28, and Sebastian Mack's six quick points in the second half helped extend their lead to 43-28. Despite Arizona's continued three-point attempts, UCLA's strong performance indicated a significant recovery following their 46-point defeat at Stanford.
HUGE three from Sebastian Mack rolls in. UCLA up 58-52.
Arizona is 0-8 from three in the half, but it is going to keep shooting them damn it.
UCLA now up 17 at Arizona in the second half. Long way to go. But not that long. Would mark an incredible turnaround for the Bruins following their 46-point loss at Stanford.
UCLA is up 45-28 with 15:45 left. Stunning.
MACK ATTACK Six quick Sebastian Mack points have extended UCLA's lead to 43-28 with 18:05 left.
HALFTIME: UCLA 37, No. 12 Arizona 28. In Tucson. Bruins led by as many as 19 before Arizona finished the half on a 15-5 run.
Arizona is getting run right now. Embarrassing effort by the Wildcats.
Meanwhile ... UCLA 25, Arizona 13 Bruins are 5-8 from 3. Wildcats' perimeter coverage, a season-long issue, proving problematic again so far.
Wow. A few boos from Arizona students after Will McClendon hits a three to put UCLA up 25-13. Bruins have made 10 of 17 shots and 5 of 8 threes while forcing 4 turnovers and committing just one.
UCLA is 5-8 from beyond the arc. Wildcats down 25-13 and Tommy Lloyd takes timeout. Awful defensive effort and rotation so far.
UCLA 15, Arizona 9, 13:29 left 1H. Bruins are 3-5 from 3. Wildcats are 1-5. That's basically the difference so far.
UCLA with its big lead, 67-62 with under 3 to play
Now Vonleh gets her third on a Kiki Rice layup. UCLA with a 55-53 lead and Rice will head to the FT line after a timeout. 7:36 to go #cubuffs
UCLA with its big lead of the night at 51-48