Freshman center Joshua Smith heads home to Washington with the Bruins

It reads like a great title for movie: “Mr. Smith Goes To Washington, Part II.”

The language that could be heard in this sequel, however, would make even the most antagonistic of congressmen blush.

UCLA venturing to the Pacific Northwest this weekend means that freshman center Joshua Smith will be heading back to the Evergreen State for the first time as a collegian.

Cal snaps men's basketball streak in close overtime game, 76-72

BERKELEY “”mdash; Overshadowed by his backcourt mate for much of the contest, Cal guard Brandon Smith stepped into the spotlight in a huge way.

The sophomore hit a 3-pointer from the corner to give the Bears an insurmountable four-point lead with 14 seconds left in overtime, helping Cal knock off UCLA 76-72 in a wild contest in front of a raucous crowd at Haas Pavilion.