Arizona 76, UCLA 73

ByABC News
August 16, 2014, 1:50 PM

— -- TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Natalie Jones had 25 points, capping a career night with two free throws that sealed Arizona's 76-73 win over UCLA on Thursday night. Jones made her foul shots with 2.5 seconds left, and UCLA's last chance fell short when Nikki Blue's shot from midcourt hit the rim and bounded away. Arizona got support from Dee-Dee Wheeler and Ashley Whisonant had 14 points each for the Wildcats (16-8, 8-5). Blue led UCLA (15-8, 9-5) with 20 points. Lisa Willis and Amanda Livingston each had 16 points. Arizona led 73-70 after Whisonant's jumper with 17 seconds left, but the Bruins tied it on a 3-pointer by Willis. Wheeler made a free throw with 5.7 seconds to go, and Jones got the loose ball and was fouled when Wheeler missed her second attempt. The Wildcats won despite falling behind 16-2 five minutes in, shooting 2-for-12 to start, but fought back to lead 32-28 at halftime.