Northwestern 64, at UCLA 71

LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — A dominant first-half offensive display by UCLA proved too much for Northwestern to overcome as the Bruins secured a 71-64 victory in a non-conference men’s basketball game at Pauley Pavilion on Saturday. The Bruins, improving to 14-6, built a commanding 10-point halftime lead behind efficient shooting and a disruptive defense, then withstood a persistent second-half challenge from the Wildcats to close out the win. Northwestern, which had won at Southern California earlier in the week, fell to 9-11 with the loss. The most critical phase of the game was unquestionably the opening 20 minutes, where UCLA… Read more...