Four of No. 12-ranked UCLA's five starters scored in double-figures, and the Bruins held visiting Pepperdine to 34.4 percent field-goal shooting in a 74-63 win on Friday in Los Angeles.

Following its season-opening win over Eastern Washington on Monday, UCLA coach Mick Cronin lamented his team's defensive effort in surrendering 74 points to the Eagles. The Bruins (2-0) responded aggressively in Friday's first half, effectively contesting Pepperdine (1-1) both on the interior and from long range.

The Waves were held to 9-of-28 shooting from the floor through the first 20 minutes, including 3 of 15 from 3-point range.

UCLA took control over a stretch lasting 5:27, holding Pepperdine scoreless. The Bruins flipped a 15-11 deficit into a 26-15 lead and never trailed again.

UCLA extended the

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