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UCLA Rallies

Kevin Love was determined not to let the crowd get to him.

UCLA's 6-foot-10 freshman center knew that returning to his home state and playing against the school his father played for would be tough.

But Love kept his wits, and finished with 26 points and 18 rebounds to lead the eighth-ranked Bruins to an 80-75 victory over Oregon on Thursday night.

Arizona Stuns Cougars

After Arizona beat No. 6 Washington State 76-64 on Thursday night, Wildcats sophomore Chase Budinger dismissed the notion that his team had pulled off an upset.

``I think we can beat anyone in the country right now,'' said Budinger, who scored 22 points.

Freshman point guard Jerryd Bayless led Arizona with 23 points as the Wildcats blew open a close game in the second half.

Bruins Travel to Oregon

Kevin Love jilted his home state of Oregon, and Ducks fans appear anxious to remind him of it.

The UCLA star freshman plays his first college game in Oregon on Thursday night when the eighth-ranked Bruins take on the Ducks at McArthur Court.

Favorable Stretch

Michigan State fell out of first place in the Big Ten almost two weeks ago, but a favorable stretch gives the No. 10 Spartans hope for making up ground.

Michigan State (16-2, 4-1) visits conference cellar-dweller Northwestern on Thursday, looking to win its 10th straight against the Wildcats.

Balance of Power

Washington State is changing the balance of power in the Pac-10 Conference, but coach Tony Bennett knows that Arizona is still a tough place to play.

The sixth-ranked Cougars will be trying to avoid another road defeat on Thursday when they visit the Wildcats at the McKale Center.