UCLA out to extend home dominance vs. Washington

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With a pivotal road trip on the horizon, UCLA first strives to defend its home court against former Pac-12 Conference counterpart Washington on Saturday in Los Angeles.

The Bruins (16-7, 8-4 Big Ten Conference) travel to nationally ranked Michigan and Michigan State in the coming week for a pair of games crucial to UCLA's NCAA Tournament resume. In the meantime