The UCLA Bruins looked like they were going to beat a Division I team this season in a game played outside the Los Angeles area for the first time all season Thursday night, as the Bruins held a late lead in Seattle. But the Washington Huskies went on a 16-4 run to end the game to dash those UCLA hopes and defeat the Bruins 71-69 at Alaska Airlines Arena.
It was the eighth consecutive loss in Seattle for the Bruins (12-10, 5-5).
The Bruins led 65-55 with six minutes remaining but then went over four minutes without a field goal as Washington went on a 13-0 run to regain the lead. UCLA pulled to within two points and had the final possession, but Norman Powell missed a jump shot from the baseline that would have tied the game, rimming out at the buzzer.
Joshua Smith scored a season-high 24 points for the Bruins, on 9-of-13 shooting. Smith also grabbed nine rebounds for UCLA, who outrebounded Washington 34-29 on the night. Lazeric jones added 11 points and four rebounds for the Bruins.
Terrence Ross led Washington (15-7, 8-2) with 22 points, making nine of his 12 shots from the field. Aziz N'Diaye added 11 rebounds to go with his seven points for the Huskies.
UCLA next travels to Pullman to face the Washington State Cougars on Saturday.
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