Dean sets UCLA FT mark, Bruins beat Washington State 83-56

Posted February 02, 2019 6:00 am

The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Michaela Onyenwere had 21 points and 10 rebounds, Japreece Dean set a UCLA record for consecutive free throws, and the Bruins beat Washington State 83-56 on Friday night.

Dean, who had 11 points, made all five of her free throws in the game and passed Michelle Greco's record of 32 from the 2002-03 season. Dean finished the game at 37 consecutive free throws and counting.

Onyenwere had her ninth 20-point game of the season, Kennedy Burke added 18 points, and Lajahna Drummer had 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Bruins (12-9, 5-4 Pac-12).

UCLA pulled away with a 14-2 run to start the second quarter and finished the first half with a 37-25 lead.

The Cougars (7-14, 2-8) closed the gap to 42-37, but the Bruins went on a 12-3 run to push the lead back into double digits for good.

Chanelle Molina had 24 points on 9-of-14 shooting for Washington State. Borislava Hristova added 12 points.

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