LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tony Parker scored 16 points, including two free tie-breaking free throws with 56.8 seconds remaining, leading UCLA to a 75-67 win over Alabama Saturday night.
The Crimson Tide (5-7) was led by Trevor Releford, who scored a season-high 34 points. He scored five consecutive points down the stretch, tying the score at 67 with 1:24 remaining in the game.
Parker’s free throws gave the Bruins a 69-67 lead. They then scored their remaining points at the free-throw line.
UCLA (11-2) has spent the early part of the season playing strong in the first half, only to hang on in the second. Trailing at halftime for the first time this season, the Bruins were forced to play better in the final 20 minutes.
The Bruins scored the first six points of the second half to take a 39-34 lead but the Crimson Tide responded with nine straight points by Releford.
