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UCLA Escapes Aggies' Upset Bid

After trailing for the duration, saved by Darren Collison's clutch play

By Lev Weinstein, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 23, 2008 12:48 AM CDT

(Newser) – It wasn't pretty, but top-seed UCLA survived the second round, reports the LA Times. Despite shooting 39 percent from the field and trailing by as many as ten in the second half, the Bruins nonetheless avoided an upset, edging out the Texas A&M 53-49.... Read full story »

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UCLA Escapes Aggies' Upset Bid

After trailing for the duration, saved by Darren Collison's clutch play

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