"The scattered boos that serenaded the home team inside Pauley Pavilion going into halftime were well earned. UCLA was trailing by two points after putting in a low effort against a mid-major team with a losing record from the Big West Conference. The Cal Poly logo on the front of the opponents' jerseys did not elicit the same sort of spirited effort the Bruins had given against more brand-name foes, continuing a troubling trend going back to the season opener."
"Apparently unhappy with what he saw from his center in three unproductive first-half minutes, UCLA coach Mick Cronin started Jamar Brown in place of Booker to start the second half as part of a three-guard lineup. Cronin said earlier in the week that Booker sprained his ankle in practice, an injury the big man appeared to exacerbate against Arizona State on Wednesday. Booker didn't play in the second half against the Mustangs."
UCLA rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Cal Poly 108-87 despite surrendering 45 first-half points. Skyy Clark led the comeback with 30 points and fueled a stronger second-half run that turned a two-point deficit into a commanding lead. Xavier Booker logged only three first-half minutes after aggravating a sprained ankle and did not return for the second half. Coach Mick Cronin shifted to a three-guard lineup, starting Jamar Brown and moving Tyler Bilodeau to center, sparking a 15-0 run that secured the outcome. Defensive inconsistencies and injury concerns remain.
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