Photos: No. 8 Arizona Wildcats fall to No. 4 UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion
The Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team lost to the UCLA Bruins, 82-73, at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on March 4, 2023.
Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa hops over UCLA guard Will McClendon during the second half of the Bruins' 82-73 win over the Wildcats Saturday at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. Arizona jumped out to an early 13-2 lead, but UCLA led by three at the half and pulled away late — the Bruins' lead stretching to as many as 14.
Arizona guard Courtney Ramey, right, shoots against UCLA guard Jaylen Clark during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
UCLA guard Tyger Campbell, right, drives past Arizona guard Kylan Boswell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
UCLA guard Jaylen Clark celebrates after scoring a 3-pointer against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis, left, is fouled by UCLA forward Kenneth Nwuba during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., left, drives against Arizona guard Pelle Larsson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis, left, shoots while defended by UCLA forward Adem Bona during the first half of their game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles.
Arizona guard Courtney Ramey goes to the basket against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis, left, shoots under pressure from UCLA guards Tyger Campbell, center, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Arizona guard Courtney Ramey, left, shoots under pressure from UCLA forward Kenneth Nwuba during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Arizona guard Courtney Ramey, right, drives against UCLA guard Jaylen Clark during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles.
Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis, right, drives past UCLA forward Kenneth Nwuba during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis, left, and UCLA guard Amari Bailey vie for the ball during the second half of Arizona’s 83-73 loss to the Bruins in Los Angeles on the final day of the 2022-23 regular season for both teams.
UCLA forward Adem Bona, right, vies for a rebound against Arizona guard Courtney Ramey during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
UCLA guard David Singleton, left, shoots against Arizona guard Cedric Henderson Jr. during the second half of their game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles.
UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., center, shoots against Arizona guard Pelle Larsson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
UCLA guard Amari Bailey, center, drives bewteen Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa, left, and forward Azuolas Tubelis during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., left, shoots under pressure from Arizona guard Pelle Larsson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., left, shoots over Arizona center Oumar Ballo during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., right, shoots against Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis during the second half of their game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles.
UCLA forward Mac Etienne shoots against Arizona guard Kylan Boswell (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
UCLA guard David Singleton, left, celebrates his 3-pointer against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa, left, and forward Azuolas Tubelis, right, trail UCLA guard Tyger Campbell, center, during the second half of their game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Los Angeles.
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