No. 7 UCLA defeats No. 3 Arizona 75-59 in Pac-12 showdown

Published January 25, 2022 10:17 PM

By BETH HARRIS
AP Sports Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Johnny Juzang and Jules Bernard scored 15 points each and seventh-ranked UCLA used gritty defense to beat No. 3 Arizona 75-59. The Wildcats lost for the first time in Pac-12 play. The Bruins improved to 14-2 overall and 6-1 in the league, tying Arizona for first place. UCLA took the lead for good during a 12-0 run in the first half on the way to winning its fourth in a row. Arizona fell to 16-2 overall. Bennedict Mathurin scored 10 of his 16 points in the second half to lead the Wildcats. Christian Koloko added 11 points and seven rebounds for Arizona, which hosts UCLA next week.

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