Norman Powell scored 23 points and UCLA defeated No. 11 Utah, 69-59, on Thursday night at Pauley Pavilion.
Bryce Alford had 14 points and seven assists, and Isaac Hamilton added 11 points for the Bruins (12-9, 3-5 Pac-12). It was UCLA’s first win over a Top 25 opponent this season.
The Bruins held a 33-30 halftime advantage and led the entire second half.
Delon Wright scored 15 points and Brandon Taylor had 14 for the Utes (16-4, 6-2). Utah has not beaten UCLA in Los Angeles since 1961.
The Bruins committed only six turnovers and outscored Utah 34-26 in the paint. They also had eight steals and forced 14 turnovers. Utah beat UCLA 71-39 the first time the teams met this season on Jan. 4 in Salt Lake City. The Bruins are 10-1 at home and 2-8 in road and neutral-site games.
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