UCLA vs. Missouri

UCLA guard Kyle Anderson tries to control the ball as Missouri guard Earnest Ross takes a swipe at it in the second half Saturday. (L.G. Patterson / Associated Press)

Dec. 7, 2013 2:04 PM PT

The Bruins lose their first game of the season in an 80-71 defeat to the Tigers at Columbia, Mo.

UCLA Coach Steve Alford watches play during the second half of the game against Missouri. (L.G. Patterson / Associated Press)

UCLA guard Kyle Anderson is fouled inside on a shot by Missouri forward Tony Criswell in the second half. (Rich Sugg / McClatchy-Tribune)

Missouri forward Ryan Rosburg knocks the ball from the grasp of UCLA forward Tony Parker in the first half. (Rich Sugg / McClatchy-Tribune)

Bruins guard Kyle Anderson tries to wrap a shot around the challenge of Tigers forward Johnathan Williams in the second half. (Rich Sugg / McClatchy-Tribune)