LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Bennedict Mathurin scored 27 points and No. 2 Arizona used a massive second-half run to beat No.
13 UCLA 84-76 on Saturday night, winning the Pac-12 Tournament in coach Tommy Lloyd’s first season.
Arizona labored without Kier, falling into an 12-point hole early in the second half before finding a gear few other teams have. The Wildcats went on a 22-5 run to lead 63-58 and fire up the McKale Center north crowd. UCLA went into a lengthy offensive funk after going up 53-41, triggering the Wildcats’ play-fast offense and their raucous fans. The Bruins tried to punch back, but the Wildcats countered each time.
The Wildcats were whistled 12 times and Kier was limited to eight minutes after picking up three fouls. The Bruins were called for nine fouls, including two each on three players.Kier picked up his fourth foul 62 seconds into the second half and Koloko was called for a Flagrant 1 foul on an elbow to Bernard’s head.
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