North Carolina State dominated Stanford 59-28, snapping a two-game home losing streak with an overpowering quick-strike start to the second half. CJ Bailey shone on offense and special teams, rushing for two touchdowns and adding three more. The Wolfpack's defense struggled mightily against Stanford, forcing only one punt late in the fourth quarter while yielding 527 total yards.
Trying to keep its spot atop the Pac-12 Conference, UCLA will likely remain shorthanded against a team that likes to go deep into its bench. UCLA coach Mick Cronin said Bailey was progressing in his attempt to return from the injury he suffered when Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe stepped on his foot last month. … At UCLA, most of our players …
UCLA Bruins guard Jaylen Clark, left, and Oregon Ducks forward Lok Wur battle for a rebound during the second half. The decibel level rose as UCLA’s Amari Bailey sprinted down the court as part of a three-on-one fast break alongside Tyger Campbell and Jaime Jaquez Jr. From midcourt, Campbell threw an outlet pass over the defender to Jaquez, whose midair …
