By Rich Whittington
(Pasadena) – The UCLA Bruins improved to 6-0 Saturday afternoon, defeating the visiting Wisconsin Badgers, 17-7, in front of very large and supportive crowd at the Rose Bowl.
The Bruins entered today’s contest with a new man under center, as Ty Dieffenbach started in place of the injured Nico Iamaleava. The Bruins made the best of the situation, putting together a 16 play, 84-yard opening drive that saw the UCLA offense on the field for 8:42, ending with a 24-yard Mateen Bhaghani field goal and a 3-0 lead with 3:11 remaining in the opening quarter.
In the second period the Bruins ball control offense found the end zone on a 1-yard scoring blast by Wayne Knight. This was the conclusion of a 13 play, 91- yard drive that consumed 7:34 off the game clock. Bhaghani kicked the extra point to make it 10-0 with 7:16 left in the first half.
After the teams exchanged possessions, UCLA took 10-point lead into halftime.
Wisconsin tightened things up in the third quarter. After intercepting a UCLA pass, the Badgers put together an 11-play, 44-yard drive that ended with a 1-yard touchdown run by quarterback Colton Joseph. The PAT was added by kicker Gavin Lahm making the score 10-7 with 8:17 remaining in the third quarter. Wisconsin was up by three at the end of three quarters.
The final quarter started with the Bruins possessing the ball. UCLA was able to extend their lead back to 10 points, thanks to a 3-yard scoring run by running back Anthony Woods. A second Bhaghani extra point extended the Bruin lead back to 10 points, 17-7. This score was the result of a 6 play, 89-yard drive that consumed 3:33 off the game clock.
This Bruins were able to close it out for their sixth straight victory.
Next up for the Bruins is a home game against the Michigan State Spartans. Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday at 12:00 PM.
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