UCLA 30-24
we led by 10 but OSU hustle and defense closed it a bit last couple minutes of the half
Couple phantom fouls called on us - one against Jones I recall, other on Barker I believe. 3 PFs on Barker, 2 each on Dugalic and Jones.
TOs now at 14 on us, 7 on OSU - just some sloppy passes and play - plus OSU quickness and hustle.
Betts with 13 points and 10 RBs already Rice 4 points and 4 turnovers. 5 RBs for Barker and 4 RBs for Dugalic. RBs 26 for UCLA, 19 for OSU.
Points in the paint 14 for each team. Fast break points OSU 9-4. 4 blocks for UCLA, 1 for OSU.
Three point shooting UCLA 3-9, OSU 1-7 (that's the 6 point difference in the game right there)
If TOs have hurt UCLA badly that half, the better news is 8 assists on 10 baskets made (Aarnisalo leads with 3)
We've kept our cool and Betts is starting to heat up now - already has a double double in this game at halftime!! The refs haven't helped. But Close needs to work on the focus. They HAVE begun to use Betts better in breaking the press which is good. But they need to focus, need to batten it down and get back to protecting the dang ball. 14 TOs in one half isn't excusable if we want to be successful in the post season.
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