UCLA’s defense was dominant against a winless opponent Friday night, with the Bruins controlling a game that quickly got out of hand.
The Bruins delivered their second consecutive lopsided win against a mid-major, 85-45 over Lehigh at Pauley Pavilion.
Entering the game, UCLA (3-1) had limited opponents to 54 points per game, tied for 12th nationally early in the season. Lehigh fell short of that mark.
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The Mountain Hawks (0-4) struggled to overcome the Bruins’ backcourt pressure and failed to capitalize on opportunities in the frontcourt. UCLA’s stifling defense limited Lehigh to 15 of 51 shooting (29.