LA Times · Dec 23, 2015
UCLA is coasting rather than rolling into Pac-12 play as it slogs past McNeese State
UCLA guard Isaac Hamilton drives the ball during the second half of a game on Dec. 15. (Kelvin Kuo / AP) After a punishing nonconference schedule, UCLA can use some time off. Apparently, the Bruins decided to get an early start on some rest during much of Tuesday's game against McNeese State.
In the end, UCLA pulled out a 67-53 win at Pauley Pavilion. If the Bruins did not end a promising nonconference season emphatically, at least they ended it without disaster.
“Our guys need a break,” UCLA Coach Steve Alford said. “Coaches need a break. This has been a grind. This has been a hard 13 games.”