UCLA rallies from 15-point deficit, tops Arizona State
David Brandt, the Associated Press
Posted 12/31/69
Lazar Stefanovic scored 18 points, Brandon Williams added 13 and UCLA overcame a 15-point deficit in the second half to beat Arizona State 68-66 on Wednesday night.
UCLA took advantage of a …
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UCLA rallies from 15-point deficit, tops Arizona State
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UCLA guard Dylan Andrews (2) drives past Arizona State guard Kamari Lands (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Tempe.
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David Brandt, the Associated Press
Lazar Stefanovic scored 18 points, Brandon Williams added 13 and UCLA overcame a 15-point deficit in the second half to beat Arizona State 68-66 on Wednesday night.
UCLA took advantage of a hot-tempered Arizona State team that was called for four technicals — all in the second half.
The Bruins took a 62-60 lead with 2:29 left when Stefanovic made two free throws after Arizona State's Bryant Selebangue was called for a technical. But the Sun Devils rallied again — with Frankie Collins hitting a tough 3-pointer as the shot clock expired on the ensuing possession for a 63-62 lead.
UCLA's Sebastian Mack responded with two straight baskets, including one after a steal, to push UCLA up 66-63 with 45 seconds remaining.
It's been a rough stretch for the Bruins (8-10, 3-4 Pac-12), but two straight wins in conference play could signal a turnaround. Adem Bona added nine points and a career-high seven blocks.
“There's not going to be any give up,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin said. “I'm not allowing that. But you've got to get the ball in the basket to get some juices flowing. I've been working with these guys on having fortitude, bounce in your step and not worrying about missed shots.”
Arizona State (10-7, 4-2) has dropped two straight. Adam Miller and Collins both scored 16 points.
UCLA made its push midway through the second half, using a 7-point swing on one possession after Stefanovic made four straight free throws and Will McClendon added a 3-pointer. Stefanovic got to shoot two free throws after he was fouled on a missed layup and then got to shoot two more because of a technical foul assessed to Arizona State.
Sun Devils coach Bobby Hurley said he was “not going to talk about how I feel” about the officiating following the four technicals. He did concede that some of the blame was on his players.
“I'm pleased with everything that happened on the basketball court tonight, except for the free-throw line,” Hurley said.
The Bruins kept possession after the technical, and McClendon nailed the 3 to give the Bruins a 50-49 lead.
Arizona State never trailed in the first half, pushing to a 36-23 lead by halftime.
