Bruins guard Jules Bernard started the play defending Washington’s C.J. Elleby but got sucked in toward the basket after Cougars guard Isaac Bonton drove past Prince Ali. The Cougars trapped Smith with 2.9 seconds left and poked the ball away, forcing UCLA’s Jake Kyman to attempt a halfcourt heave that was well off the mark. UCLA guard Chris Smith shoots over Washington State forward CJ Elleby during the first half of the Bruins’ loss Saturday. When Washington State entered the bonus with 12 minutes left, Cronin told his players not to commit needless fouls.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 05, 2020 02:37 UTC