No 1 UCLA bounced back from its first loss of the season in style as it edged out No 22 Michigan State 75-69 in an electrifying matchup The game was filled with intensity and suspense as both teams fought for victory but in the end it was the Bruins who emerged triumphant
The turning point of the game came with just 44 seconds remaining on the clock when Timea Gardiner hit a go ahead 3 pointer that sealed the deal for UCLA Gardiner was phenomenal throughout the game scoring 18 points and she was well supported by her teammate Janiah Barker who also scored 18 points
Kiki Rice added some crucial points to the scoreboard as UCLA managed to avoid its second loss of the week The Bruins were without the services of Betts but they showed tremendous spirit and camaraderie to overcome the challenge posed by Michigan State
The game was a testament to the incredible skill and determination of the UCLA team who proved why they are currently ranked as the No 1 team in the country Michigan State on the other hand will have to go back to the drawing board and work on their strategy if they are to overcome such strong opponents in the future
UCLA will look to build on this momentum as they head into their next game and they will be confident of continuing their winning streak The team has shown that it has the talent and the depth to overcome any obstacle and they will be a force to be reckoned with in the coming weeks
The win over Michigan State is a huge morale booster for the Bruins and they will be eager to keep their winning streak alive The team has been working tirelessly to improve their game and it is paying off as they continue to rack up the wins