UCLA 64, Washington State 53

UCLA point guard Darren Collison elevates for a layup against the defense of Washington State’s Daven Harmeling in the first half Thursday night.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Bruins center Alfred Aboya beats the pack to a long rebound during the first half Thursday night.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA center Alfred Aboya is fouled by Washington State’s Caleb Forrest on a layup in the first half Thursday night.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA Coach Ben Howland puts his head on the scorer’s table after the Bruins committed a foul on a three-point shot with six seconds left in the first half against Washington State on Thursday night.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Cougars center Aron Baynes forces UCLA guard Jrue Holiday to pass to teammate Alfred Aboya, who has inside position on Washington State’s Nikola Koprivica, during the second half Thursday night.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA forward Drew Gordon loses his balance and falls into Washington State center Aron Baynes during play in the second half Thursday night.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Bruins point guard Darren Collison stumbles in the lane after he was tripped, and fouled, by Washington State’s Taylor Rochestie in the second half Thursday night.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Washington State center Aron Baynes hangs on the rim after dunking against UCLA in the second half Thursday night.  (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

UCLA point guard Darren Collison has a sheepish grin as he turns toward the Bruins bench after committing a foul late in the game against Washington State on Thursday night.   (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)