UCLA rallies late to top WSU

Washington State got a 29-point performance from Borislava Hristova against No. 8 UCLA on Friday, but the Cougars went cold down the stretch, as the Bruins (23-3, 12-3 Pac-12) mounted a 70-62 comeback victory over WSU (11-16, 4-12) at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman.

Washington State led for 34:22 on Friday, and held a three-point advantage at 60-57 with 3:36 left to play after a three-point play from Hristova. But the Cougs only hit only two free throws over the final 3 1/2 minutes of the game. The Bruins finished with a 13-1 run.

Bella Murekatete, a freshman from Genesis Prep, had five points, 10 rebounds and four steals for WSU, which plays host to USC on Sunday.