Happy Birthday! UCLA gives Alford a 77-63 win over Long Beach State on his 50th
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Norman Powell scored 24 points to lead all five starters in double figures and UCLA beat Long Beach State 77-63 on Sunday night to give coach Steve Alford a win on his 50th birthday.
Powell hit four of the Bruins' eight three pointers and finished 8 of 14 from the field. Bryce Alford had 17 points and seven assists, Isaac Hamilton scored 12 points and Kevon Looney and Tony Parker each had 10 to help UCLA (4-0) win its fourth straight to open the season.
The 49ers (2-3) committed 19 turnovers and lost to UCLA for the 13th time in 14 meetings between the schools.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Mike Caffey scored 19 points, all in the second half, and David Samuels had 11 for Long Beach State.
UCLA led just 66-61 with three minutes remaining but closed on an 11-2 run to secure the victory.