UCLA holds off WKU

 
UCLA survived a second-half rally from Western Kentucky and emerges with an 88-78 win. Hear coach Ben Howland and forward James Keefe talk about the victory. (link)

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UCLA survived a second-half rally from Western Kentucky and emerges with an 88-78 win. Hear coach Ben Howland and forward James Keefe talk about the victory.