The Delta Devils got only 26 points against Washington State of the Pac 10. Their 9 game winning streak ended in the first NCAA appearance since 1996. They only made 5 baskets in the second half, shooting 20% for the game. It wasn't a fair fight from the beginning. The Bruins had a 12-4 lead in the first 5 minutes. Cox scored the only points for the Devils in UCLA's 23-4 scoring spree that increased their lead to 35-8.
Love scored 8 points, including two 3 pointers for UCLA. Lorenzo Mata-Real got scored consecutive points. Love's third 3 point ended the half with the Bruins in the lead at 40-16. Mata-Real had 9 points and 9 rebounds and Russell Westbrook had 9 points and 7 assists. Everyone scored for the Bruins except for DeAndre Robinson.
The Delta Devils shot 8 of 36 in the half which was a season low against the Bruins. They were almost tie with UCLA in offensive rebounds. They ended up losing 19-6 on the defensive glass and missed all 9 of their 3 point attempts.
Love's hit Westbrook for a lay-up and Darren Collison scored a 3 pointer as the Bruins scored 13 points for a 53-19 lead. Love just missed his 21st double-double with nine rebounds which helped the Bruins get a season high 52 rebounds to 34 for the Delta Devils.
Keefe filled in for Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, who was out due to injuries incurred during the Pac 10 tournament. Even though Mbah a Moute made himself available, the Bruins didn't need him.
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