No. 5 UCLA beats Arizona State 75-62 for 14th straight win

TEMPE, Ariz. – Tyger Campbell matched a season excessive with 22 factors, David Singleton had a season-high 21 and No. 5 UCLA prolonged its successful streak to 14 video games, beating Arizona State 74-62 on Jan. 19.

Jamie Jaquez, bothered by foul hassle, scored 5 of his 12 factors within the remaining 2 1/2 minutes because the Bruins took management. UCLA closed on a 16-2 run after Frankie Collins’ 3-pointer with 6:13 remaining gave Arizona State a 60-58 lead.

“If you’re going to win conferences, you must win powerful video games in opposition to good groups,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin stated. “We simply have nice character. Tyger Campbell is simply such a troublesome winner. I needed to put the ball in his arms tonight as a result of the stress and their model defensively, particularly tonight … it was exhausting to run something. It’s exhausting to finish a go.”

The Bruins (17-2, 8-0 Pac-12) overcame a six-point deficit within the remaining 11 minutes and opened a two-game lead within the convention standings over Arizona State (15-4, 6-2), which had gained 4 in a row.

“I simply exit and attempt to win and take what the protection provides me,” stated Campbell, who was 7 of 11 from the sector and made 8 of 9 free throws. “Jaime obtained a few fast fouls, so I type of needed to search for my shot just a little extra.”

UCLA has the third-longest lively Division I successful streak, behind No. 18 Charleston (19) and No. 24 Florida Atlantic (17). The Bruins haven’t misplaced since falling 80-75 to Baylor on Nov. 20 within the Las Vegas Predominant Occasion. They misplaced to Illinois in Vegas two days earlier than.

“It’s been enjoyable flying below the radar the final couple of months,” Cronin stated. “Due to what occurred in Vegas, I believe individuals gave up on us.”

Desmond Cambridge Jr. had 15 factors and D.J. Horne scored all 14 of his factors within the remaining half for Arizona State. Warren Washington had 9 factors, seven rebounds and three blocked photographs. Arizona State was off to its greatest Pac-12 begin in 41 seasons.

UCLA shot 50% from the ground, 60.7% within the second half. Singleton had 13 factors within the second half.

“I’n not saying we’re unbeatable, however we’re all the time going to have faith and keep related,” Singleton stated. “Everyone seems to be telling me to maintain capturing it. The sport plan ws t hit the open man, and I simply occurred to be the open man tonight.”

Cambridge adopted a steal and 360-degree dunk with a 3-pointer from the correct baseline for a 48-42 lead with 14:09 remaining, the largest lead for both staff to that time.

There have been 14 lead modifications and eight ties, and neither staff led by greater than six till late.

“This tells us any given night time we are able to lace them up and play with anyone,” Horne stated. “It was a distinct move within the second half. I believe they made some defensive changes.”

POLL IMPLICATIONS

Arizona State may have discovered its means into the following AP Prime 25 had it gained. The Solar Devils obtained the Twenty eighth-most votes in the latest ballot. No. 22 Windfall, No. 23 Rutgers and No. 25 Arkansas have already got misplaced this week.

Though there may be not a lot room to climb, UCLA strengthened its place within the Prime 25 with the late comeback win getting into its recreation at Arizona on Saturday. No. 6 Gonzaga, No. 7 Texas and No. 8 Xavier have misplaced this week.

BIG PICTURE

UCLA: The Bruins survived a velocity bump in probably the most testing portion of its Pac-12 schedule. They conclude a three-game journey with video games at No. 11 Arizona and USC earlier than returning residence Feb 2 in opposition to Washington. Beginning guard Amari Bailey missed his sixth straight recreation however is nearing a return, Cronin, additional deepening the roster.

Arizona State: The Solar Devils had been that near their fourth victory over a Prime 5 staff in Bobby Hurley’s eight seasons, however the shut loss however ought to bolster their NCAA resume.

UP NEXT

UCLA: At No. 11 Arizona on Saturday.

Arizona State: Host Southern California on Saturday.

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