UCLA Bruins forward Tony Parker grabs 19 rebounds with 19 points against the Monmouth Hawks at Pauley Pavilion. Monmouth won 84-81 in overtime.
LOS ANGELES — Maybe Steve Alford won't be so accommodating next time.
The UCLA coach agreed to play Monmouth after the Hawks had already scheduled two other games on their West Coast trip. It got started with a bang after they surprised the Bruins 84-81 in overtime Friday night in the teams' season opener.
''You never think you're coming into UCLA where you're going to win,'' Monmouth coach King Rice said.