Washington State 82, UCLA 81

UCLA forward Josh Shipp puts up a desperation three-pointer at the buzzer but Washington State’s Klay Thompson was able to deflect it to preserve the Cougars’ 82-81 victory Saturday afternoon.  (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)

Washington State center Aron Baynes and guard Taylor Rochestie force Bruins point guard Darren Collison to pass on this drive into the lane in the first half Saturday afternoon.   (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA forward Josh Shipp tries to steal the ball from Washington State’s Nikola Koprivica in the final seconds Saturday afternoon.  (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)

Bruins point guard Darren Collison scores late in the game against Washington State to keep the Bruins within striking distance Saturday afternoon.   (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA guard Jrue Holiday and forward Nikola Dragovic cut off the drive of Cougars point guard Taylor Rochestie in the second half Saturday afternoon.  (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA forward Josh Shipp and center Alfred Aboya try to take the ball from Washington State point guard Taylor Rochestie in the final minute of the game Saturday afternoon.  (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)

Cougars point guard Taylor Rochestie, who finished with a career-high 33 points, rises above UCLA point guard Darren Collison for a three-pointer in the first half Saturday afternoon.  (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA forwards Drew Gordon and James Keefe trap Washington State center Aron Baynes in the low post during the first half Saturday afternoon.  (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA forward Josh Shipp tries to get a handle on the ball against the defense of Washington State’s DeAngelo Castro (23) and Marcus Capers in the first half Saturday afternoon.  (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)