"It was a message sent with a bullhorn, a move made with all the subtlety of an elbow to the ribs. UCLA coach Mick Cronin sent regular starter Eric Dailey Jr. onto the court for tipoff Tuesday night alongside four players who are normally reserves. The regular starters weren't sick or injured, eventually playing against Sacramento State. Whatever the reason for their early absence, their replacements appeared to have the intended effect."
"Showing plenty of spunk while scoring the game's first 13 points, the new lineup vaulted the No. 19 Bruins to a 79-48 victory at Pauley Pavilion. Trent Perry, Jamar Brown, Brandon Williams and Steven Jamerson II played scrappy defense and unselfish offense in helping their team build that big early lead. A Williams steal triggered a fast break ending in a Brown driving layup in which he was fouled."
"Before some fans had reached their seats, UCLA was ahead 13-0. Cronin didn't insert three of his regular starters until nearly five minutes had elapsed, Skyy Clark, Tyler Bilodeau and Xavier Booker finally entering the game. They were joined a few minutes later by point guard Donovan Dent, the last regular starter checking into the game with 12 minutes 37 seconds left before halftime."
UCLA used an early lineup of reserves and Eric Dailey Jr. at tipoff to create a loud, deliberate message and built a fast 13-0 lead. The reserve group combined scrappy defense and unselfish offense, sparking a 79-48 victory over Sacramento State at Pauley Pavilion. Eric Dailey Jr. recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Xavier Booker scored 12, Trent Perry 11 and Jamar Brown 10. Donovan Dent entered late in the first half and quickly assisted a Skyy Clark three-pointer. UCLA limited Sacramento State to 24.1% shooting and delivered its most complete performance in recent games.
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