LAS VEGAS — Emily Bessoir scored 17 points, including two critical 3-pointers in overtime, as fifth-seeded UCLA, which had a 19-point lead midway through the third quarter, turned back 12th-seeded Arizona State 81-70 on Wednesday in a Pac-12 Tournament first-round game.Charisma Osborne added 16 points, eight in overtime, for 19th-ranked UCLA, which has won 14 in a row over ASU. Kiki Rice had 14 points, eight rebounds, six assists and two steals and Londynn Jones scored 12.
It was the fifth overtime game in tournament history and the Bruins have been involved in four of them. UCLA outscored the Sun Devils 19-8 in overtime, with Bessoir and Osborne combining for the first 14 points.UCLA made all five of its shots in the extra session with Bessoir’s two triples, and was 7 of 8 from the foul line. Bessoir’s first 3 made it 69-66 and then Osborne had a steal and a layup. ASU made two free throws but Bessoir hit again.
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