UCLA basketball: Bruins lead Delaware State at halftime

Staff Writer

Dec. 27, 2009 2:01 PM PT

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It wasn’t exciting, but it was effective.

Facing a Delaware State team that likes to slow the action down -- way down -- UCLA found enough time and space to build a 38-19 lead by halftime at Pauley Pavilion.

The Hornets simply could not generate much offense, shooting only 30%.

The Bruins, meanwhile, remained patient on defense and efficient at the other end of the floor, spreading the scoring around.

Freshmen Reeves Nelson and Tyler Honeycutt led the way with 9 points and 7 points, respectively. UCLA also held an 18-11 edge in rebounds.

-- David Wharton

Sports Now

David Wharton

David Wharton has filled an array of roles – covering the courts, entertainment, sports and the second Persian Gulf War – since starting as a Los Angeles Times intern in 1982. His work has been honored by organizations such as the Society for Features Journalism and Associated Press Sports Editors and has been anthologized in “Best American Sports Writing.” He has also been nominated for an Emmy and has written two books, including “Conquest,” an inside look at USC football during the Pete Carroll era.

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