LOS ANGELES -- After seeing George Washington make a run to get back in the game at the 10-minute mark in the first half, No. 2 UCLA has responded nicely with a run of its own, and now leads, 40-31, with more than two minutes remaining in the first half.

Josh Shipp just hit a three-pointer from the right win after a nice pass from Russell Westbrook, who is sharing the backcourt duties with Darren Collison at the two-guard slot.

Speaking of Collison, the preseason All-American has looked a little rusty at times tonight but managed to just drain a three from the top of the key to put the Bruins back by 12 at 43-31.

And Lorenzo Mata-Real just made a huge block that got the crowd roaring as we go under a minute here at Pauley Pavilion.