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Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Bruins to take on Arizona in Pac-10 Tournament

Fifth-seeded UCLA will take on fourth-seeded Arizona in the Pac-10 Tournament set to tip off this Thursday, March 11, at noon local time. This is the lowest seeding the Bruins have had since Ben Howland's first Pac-10 Tournament back in 2003, when UCLA was seeded eighth. The 13-17 Bruins, who are 8-10 in conference games, will have to win three straight Pac-10 Tourney games if they wish to return to the big dance. A daunting task indeed, even with the tournament being held at nearby Staples Center.

The Wildcats have defeated the Bruins twice this season already, with the more recent loss coming just last week in Tucson. UCLA was quite competitive in that game, leading for most of the time before falling down the stretch. The first game between these two teams was completely dominated by Arizona. While it is difficult to defeat a team three times in one season, the Bruins will have their hands full, as the Wildcats' athleticism gives UCLA all sorts of problems. Hopefully, the Bruins can limit turnovers, keep Arizona from getting too many easy baskets, and force the Wildcats into shooting contested jumpers. Accomplishing these things will go a long way in extending the season one more game.

- posted @ 7:10 PM (PermaLink)

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