George Washington-UCLA: first half

Spotted at courtside during warmups: Stan Love, ex-NBA veteran and proud father of Kevin Love, chatting with ex-NBA and UCLA great Walt Hazzard (sitting with his son) at courtside.

>> Forward Alfred Aboya is wearing a bright orange pair of goggles that look like refugees from a swim school auction. But protecting the eyes is the important thing.

>> Guard Darren Collison has entered the game with 15:56 to play in the first half and UCLA leading 10-2. It's his first action since the first exhibition game against Azusa Pacific on Nov. 2.

>> It's a fairly rough and tumble game; George Washington was called for its seventh team foul (bonus for UCLA) after just 4:38 of the game. Do referees get paid by the call? Just kidding . . .

>> For those watching on television, yes that was yours truly who was belly-flopped upon by Noel Wilmore with 4:29 to play in the first half. You know it's a rough game when the stat crew gets tackled.

>> Back to the game: Russell Westbrook had 13 points to lead the Bruins, plus five assists. UCLA shot 51.9% from the field and 82.4% on 14 of 17 foul shots. George Washington shot 44.0% from the floor and just 53.8% (7 of 13) from the foul line.

Halftime score: UCLA 44, George Washington 35