LOS ANGELES – Bryce Alford scored 22 points, Aaron Holiday had 16 and T.J. Leaf added 14, as second-ranked UCLA held off Western Michigan, 82-68, on Wednesday night at Pauley Pavilion to complete nonconference play unbeaten.
The last time the Bruins (13-0) went undefeated going into conference play was also the last time they won the NCAA title (1994-95).
Western Michigan (3-8) was led by guard Thomas Wilder’s 22 points, with forward Tucker Haymond adding 16 points and Reggie Jones 12.
The Broncos hung tough with UCLA for much of the game, but the Bruins’ balanced attack finally wore down Western Michigan.