Tony Parker totaled 20 points in UCLA's win last Wednesday (photo by Don Liebig)
Courtesy: UCLA Athletics
LOS ANGELES – UCLA (17-12, 9-7 Pac-12) will face Washington State (12-15, 6-9 Pac-12) on Sunday evening in Pauley Pavilion. Game time is 6:30 p.m. (PT). The Bruins have just two regular-season games remaining – versus Washington State this Sunday and against USC in Pauley Pavilion next Wednesday. The Bruins have not faced Washington State this season and lost the only meeting between the two schools in Pullman, Wash., last year.
GAME INFORMATION
Venue: Pauley Pavilion (13,800)
Date: Sunday, March 1
Tipoff Time: 6:31 p.m. (PT)
Television: Fox Sports 1
TV Talent: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Sean Elliott (analyst)
Radio: AM 570 (KLAC)
Radio Talent: Chris Roberts (play-by-play), Tracy Murray (analyst)
SIRIUS Satellite Radio: Channel 91
SIRIUS XM Radio: Channel 91
Venue: Pauley Pavilion (13,800)
Date: Sunday, March 1
Tipoff Time: 6:31 p.m. (PT)
Television: Fox Sports 1
TV Talent: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Sean Elliott (analyst)
Radio: AM 570 (KLAC)
Radio Talent: Chris Roberts (play-by-play), Tracy Murray (analyst)
SIRIUS Satellite Radio: Channel 91
SIRIUS XM Radio: Channel 91
GETTING TO THE GAME
Tickets are available by ordering online or calling the UCLA Central Ticket Office at 310-UCLA-WIN (825-2946). The Pauley Pavilion Box Office (north side) will open this Sunday at 5:00 p.m. for the 6:30 p.m. game against Washington State. More information about directions to Pauley, parking and tickets can be found through our Gameday Infowebsite.
Tickets are available by ordering online or calling the UCLA Central Ticket Office at 310-UCLA-WIN (825-2946). The Pauley Pavilion Box Office (north side) will open this Sunday at 5:00 p.m. for the 6:30 p.m. game against Washington State. More information about directions to Pauley, parking and tickets can be found through our Gameday Infowebsite.
LISTEN LIVE
UCLA’s game this Sunday against Washington State (6:30 p.m. PT) will be broadcast live on the UCLA Sports Network from IMG College on AM 570 (KLAC), the flagship home of UCLA Athletics. The pregame show kicks off at 6:00 p.m. (PT). Chris Roberts and former UCLA basketball standout Tracy Murray will have the call, live from Pauley Pavilion. Fans can also listen to the audio broadcast by using the TuneIn radio app (click here).
UCLA’s game this Sunday against Washington State (6:30 p.m. PT) will be broadcast live on the UCLA Sports Network from IMG College on AM 570 (KLAC), the flagship home of UCLA Athletics. The pregame show kicks off at 6:00 p.m. (PT). Chris Roberts and former UCLA basketball standout Tracy Murray will have the call, live from Pauley Pavilion. Fans can also listen to the audio broadcast by using the TuneIn radio app (click here).
MORE ABOUT THE BRUINS
- UCLA has just two regular-season games remaining on its schedule, both to be played at home … the Bruins have played six games against “top 15” ranked teams, the most of any Pac-12 school (AP poll) … after having lost five consecutive games midway through the season, UCLA won eight of its next 11 contests.
- UCLA has just two regular-season games remaining on its schedule, both to be played at home … the Bruins have played six games against “top 15” ranked teams, the most of any Pac-12 school (AP poll) … after having lost five consecutive games midway through the season, UCLA won eight of its next 11 contests.
- Per KenPom.com, UCLA has played the nation’s No. 13 most difficult schedule (highest of any Pac-12 team) … also, per KenPom.com, the Bruins have faced the No. 4 strongest opposing defense (average of opp. defenses) ... UCLA and Georgia are the nation’s only two schools to have faced No. 1 Kentucky and No. 2 Gonzaga this year.
- Senior Norman Powell (16.1 ppg) and sophomore Bryce Alford (15.3 ppg) have accounted for 44 percent of UCLA’s total scoring … freshman Kevon Looney (9.4 rpg) and junior Tony Parker (6.7 rpg) have registered 40 percent of the Bruins’ total rebounds.
SUNDAY’S SHOWDOWN
The Bruins have won each of their last four home games against Washington State, with the most recent home loss taking place during the 2008-09 campaign. Last season, Washington State defeated the Bruins’ in the only regular-season meeting, securing a 73-55 victory over UCLA in Pullman, Wash., in each team’s final regular-season contest. UCLA has compiled a 38-4 record against Washington State over the previous 21 seasons.
The Bruins have won each of their last four home games against Washington State, with the most recent home loss taking place during the 2008-09 campaign. Last season, Washington State defeated the Bruins’ in the only regular-season meeting, securing a 73-55 victory over UCLA in Pullman, Wash., in each team’s final regular-season contest. UCLA has compiled a 38-4 record against Washington State over the previous 21 seasons.
LOOKING BACK
Most recently, UCLA cruised past Washington, 88-66, in Pauley Pavilion last Wednesday. Norman Powell scored a team-leading 24 points and Tony Parker added 20 in a game in which the Bruins never trailed. Isaac Hamiltonregistered his first career double-double, finishing with 16 points and a season-high 10 assists. UCLA shot a season-best 62.7 percent from the field against the visiting Huskies, limiting Washington to a 37.7 field goal percentage. The Bruins totaled 24 assists and outrebounded Washington by a 42-20 margin.
Most recently, UCLA cruised past Washington, 88-66, in Pauley Pavilion last Wednesday. Norman Powell scored a team-leading 24 points and Tony Parker added 20 in a game in which the Bruins never trailed. Isaac Hamiltonregistered his first career double-double, finishing with 16 points and a season-high 10 assists. UCLA shot a season-best 62.7 percent from the field against the visiting Huskies, limiting Washington to a 37.7 field goal percentage. The Bruins totaled 24 assists and outrebounded Washington by a 42-20 margin.
POWELL’S PRODUCTION
Norman Powell leads UCLA with 16.1 points per game, the sixth-highest scoring average in the Pac-12 (through Feb. 25). The 6-foot-4 guard from San Diego has scored in double figures in 24 of 29 games this season, reaching the 20-point plateau in 12 contests. He connected on a career-high 11 field goals to score a team-leading 24 points against Washington on Wednesday. Powell ranks fifth among Pac-12 players with 16.9 points per game in conference games (through Feb. 25). He played in his 134th game for UCLA last Wednesday versus Washington.
Norman Powell leads UCLA with 16.1 points per game, the sixth-highest scoring average in the Pac-12 (through Feb. 25). The 6-foot-4 guard from San Diego has scored in double figures in 24 of 29 games this season, reaching the 20-point plateau in 12 contests. He connected on a career-high 11 field goals to score a team-leading 24 points against Washington on Wednesday. Powell ranks fifth among Pac-12 players with 16.9 points per game in conference games (through Feb. 25). He played in his 134th game for UCLA last Wednesday versus Washington.
FRESHMAN STANDOUT
Kevon Looney has averaged 12.3 points and 9.4 rebounds per game, the second-highest rebounding average of any freshman, nationally (through Feb. 25). Likewise, Looney has logged 13 double-doubles in 29 games, the highest double-double total of any freshman in the country. In comparison, UCLA’s Kyle Anderson had eight double-doubles as a freshman (2012-13) and 16 double-doubles last year. Looney has scored in double figures in 11 of the Bruins’ last 14 games and has registered double-doubles in six Pac-12 games during his freshman campaign.
Kevon Looney has averaged 12.3 points and 9.4 rebounds per game, the second-highest rebounding average of any freshman, nationally (through Feb. 25). Likewise, Looney has logged 13 double-doubles in 29 games, the highest double-double total of any freshman in the country. In comparison, UCLA’s Kyle Anderson had eight double-doubles as a freshman (2012-13) and 16 double-doubles last year. Looney has scored in double figures in 11 of the Bruins’ last 14 games and has registered double-doubles in six Pac-12 games during his freshman campaign.
POINTS AND ASSISTS
Bryce Alford ranks second on the team in scoring (15.3 points per game) and has dished a team-best 5.2 assists per game in 29 starts (fourth-highest assist average in the Pac-12). The 6-foot-3 guard from Albuquerque, N.M., has scored in double figures in 24 of 29 games. He is one of two Pac-12 players (along with Washington’s Nigel Williams-Goss) to rank among the top 10 in scoring and top five in assists per game. Alford ranks third in the Pac-12 in free throw percentage (84.9 pct, 101-for-119) and in 3-pointers made per game (2.4).
Bryce Alford ranks second on the team in scoring (15.3 points per game) and has dished a team-best 5.2 assists per game in 29 starts (fourth-highest assist average in the Pac-12). The 6-foot-3 guard from Albuquerque, N.M., has scored in double figures in 24 of 29 games. He is one of two Pac-12 players (along with Washington’s Nigel Williams-Goss) to rank among the top 10 in scoring and top five in assists per game. Alford ranks third in the Pac-12 in free throw percentage (84.9 pct, 101-for-119) and in 3-pointers made per game (2.4).
CLIMBING THE CHARTS
Norman Powell has played in all 134 games for UCLA since the start of the 2011-12 season. Powell, who has started each of UCLA’s last 68 games, currently ranks fifth on UCLA’s all-time games played list, having moved past Mitchell Butler (131 games, 1990-93) on Feb. 14. Michael Roll ranks first on the list (147), followed by Darren Collison and Alfred Aboya (142). Powell’s career total of 148 steals ranks 10th on UCLA’s all-time steals list (ahead of Ed O’Bannon and Gerald Madkins, who each logged 146 career steals at UCLA).
Norman Powell has played in all 134 games for UCLA since the start of the 2011-12 season. Powell, who has started each of UCLA’s last 68 games, currently ranks fifth on UCLA’s all-time games played list, having moved past Mitchell Butler (131 games, 1990-93) on Feb. 14. Michael Roll ranks first on the list (147), followed by Darren Collison and Alfred Aboya (142). Powell’s career total of 148 steals ranks 10th on UCLA’s all-time steals list (ahead of Ed O’Bannon and Gerald Madkins, who each logged 146 career steals at UCLA).
CHAMPIONS MADE HERE
UCLA will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its 1975 NCAA championship team during Sunday night’s game. The Bruins’ 1975 squad posted a 28-3 record en route to securing UCLA’s 10th NCAA championship in 12 seasons. UCLA won its first 12 games that season, captured the Pac-8 title by the end of the year and fended off Louisville in overtime with a 75-74 victory in the Final Four. Following that game, head coach John Wooden announced he would retire upon the conclusion of the NCAA title contest. UCLA defeated Kentucky in the championship game, 92-85.
UCLA will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its 1975 NCAA championship team during Sunday night’s game. The Bruins’ 1975 squad posted a 28-3 record en route to securing UCLA’s 10th NCAA championship in 12 seasons. UCLA won its first 12 games that season, captured the Pac-8 title by the end of the year and fended off Louisville in overtime with a 75-74 victory in the Final Four. Following that game, head coach John Wooden announced he would retire upon the conclusion of the NCAA title contest. UCLA defeated Kentucky in the championship game, 92-85.
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