UCLA-Oregon State: postgame

The Bruins are now 18-2 overall and 6-1 in first place in the Pac-10 Conference after an 85-62 win at Oregon State. Of note:

>> The Bruins took control with a 42-23 second-half flurry and had control of the game after a 17-1 run to start the half.

>> Darren Collison had a career-high 33 points and was a startling 13-13 on foul shots. He had 55 points in the two Oregon games, both career highs. He was 16-26 (61.5%) from the field in the two games.

>> Kevin Love had his 11th double-double in 20 games, 16 points and a career-high (and freshman record) 21 rebounds. For the weekend, he had 42 points and 39 rebounds!

The Bruin defense picked up in the second half, and OSU ended up shooting only 36% for the game after a 48% first half. The Bruins had a 31-21 edge in rebounding (15-5 in the second half). The Bruins also had 15 points off turnovers to only eight for OSU.

It was a solid win for UCLA over an underdog Oregon State team, but the Bruins will have to play a lot better to beat Arizona State and/or Arizona this coming week at Pauley Pavilion.

Comments

[David]

Rich: I love your blog!! Keep up the great work. Why do you think Ben kept the starters in so long? Was he pissed about the first half? Thanks.