3 Michigan State, it seemed as if UCLA might not have to. It was the execution that proved to be UCLA’s undoing during a 75-62 loss in the fifth-place game of the Maui Invitational. UCLA missed all five of its three-point shots in the second half and 13 of its 15 attempts for the game. “Really, that’s the difference in the game,” said Cronin, noting that the Bruins outrebounded Michigan State by one and committed only 10 turnovers, but allowed the Spartans to make eight three-pointers. AdvertisementThe Bruins (5-3) played the Spartans (5-2) even for a half before faltering as Michigan State found its offensive footing and scored 49 points over the final 20 minutes.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 27, 2019 21:48 UTC