11-10-2007, 12:53 AM
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 Re: Kevin Love & O.J. Mayo Tracker
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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kevin Love had 22 points and 13 rebounds in his college debut, helping No. 2 UCLA dominate Portland State 69-48 on Friday night, its fifth consecutive season-opening win under coach Ben Howland.
Love was out to impress from the opening tip. The 6-foot-10, 270-pound freshman scored on consecutive dunks that had him flying off the rim and the fans oohing at Pauley Pavilion.Then he whipped an outlet pass the length of the court to Russell Westbrook, who scored to give the Bruins an 18-2 lead.
They leaped up and bumped chests as a timeout was called.Love showed his versatility by hitting a 3-pointer. Later, he was knocked to the floor on a hard foul by Julius Thomas,but got up and made one of two free throws.
Love swatted away a shot in the second half, sending the ball out to midcourt.The freshman scored seven straight points in the second half, including five free throws, for UCLA's largest lead, 51-27. He finished 6-of-8 from the field, 9-of-11 from the line, had three assists and no fouls.
| ESPN.com - NCB - No. 2 UCLA 69, Portland St. 48   |