UCLA was collapsing. The Bruins' 14-point lead had melted in a late Arizona torrent on Thursday night.
But the Bruins had the ball, and the final shot. Most everyone in the arena knew who would be taking it.
It didn’t matter. With a few seconds left, Bryce Alford jabbed toward the top of the key, then stepped back and swished a three-pointer. UCLA survived the scare and won, 87-84.
UCLA’s enigmatic streak continues. The Bruins (10-6, 1-2) have lost to Washington, Washington State, Wake Forest and Monmouth. They have beaten then top-ranked Kentucky, then-No. 20 Gonzaga and now No.