UCLA shot the lights out to open the game, before the actual lights went out here at the Los Angeles Sports Arena.
We’re back at full-glow, and the Bruins’ hot start is the key reason they’re up 34-28 at the half over the Texas Longhorns.
UCLA’s starting lineup of Lazeric Jones, Tyler Lamb, Jerime Anderson, David Wear and Travis Wear all hit their first basket and the team opened six-of-six from the field. The Bruins jumped out to a 15-6 lead and haven’t trailed since, though the Longhorns cut the lead to six with a small run late.
The Sports Arena suddenly went dark immediately after a media timeout, forcing a 15-minute delay. The Bruins and Longhorns warmed up, then resumed play while the lights were still revving back up to their usual brightness.
On cue, the UCLA marching band performed a rendition of Kanye West’s “All Of The Lights.”