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LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Only briefly did UCLA appear vulnerable against top-ranked Kentucky in its usual charged environment that has made the Wildcats one of the hardest teams to beat at home.Each time the 11th-ranked Bruins coolly responded with a timely basket or rebound, a consistent combination that grabbed momentum and eventually the game from the Wildcats.Isaac Hamilton scored 19 points, T.J. Leaf had 17 with 13 rebounds and UCLA shot 53 percent to beat Kentucky 97-92 on Saturday, its second upset of the top-ranked Wildcats in as many years.More impressively, the Bruins did it in their first-ever visit to storied Rupp Arena -- where the Wildcats had won 42 straight coming in and 89 percent overall -- and never flinched. Just as they did in beating Kentucky exactly one year ago at Pauley Pavilion.I dont think there was anything about them today that was a feeling-out process, said UCLA coach Steve Alford, whose team regained the lead for good late in the first half. We talk about, `Dont go in and jab around the ring to see if you belong. Youre 8-0. Youre playing well. Trust that you belong. That was the key thing that guys did from the tip.The Bruins (9-0), who entered as the nations third-ranked scoring team, matched their season scoring average to win this showdown of college basketballs winningest schools. Kentucky (7-1) cut a 14-point second-half deficit to 95-92 on Derek Willis 3-pointer with 8.3 seconds remaining but Bryce Alfords two free throws with 7.4 left sealed the gutty victory.Besides hitting 35 of 66 from the field, UCLA outrebounded Kentucky 41-38 and limited the Wildcats to 41 percent shooting. It was the most points scored against a Kentucky team coached by John Calipari, who credited the Bruins for controlling the tempo against his talented freshmen.This is a lesson for us, said Calipari, whose team had posted three consecutive 100-point efforts coming in. We didnt have the energy. I had to call a timeout a minute into the game. I mean, just wasnt the same team. There are great lessons out of this. I wish we would have come back and won. ... But sometimes you need to get hit on the chin, especially at home.Hamilton and Leaf led another balanced offensive performance that featured 14 points by Lonzo Ball, Alford and Thomas Welsh, and 13 by Aaron Holiday.Malik Monk had 24 points and DeAaron Fox added 20 for Kentucky, which fell to 124-5 at Rupp under Calipari.THE BIG PICTUREUCLA: The key point for the Bruins came seconds before halftime when Balls 3-pointer provided a 49-45 lead to cap a 58 percent shooting half. I had the shot and I took it, said the freshman, who finished just 2 of 8 from long range and 5 of 12 overall. Coach Alford says to never hesitate. I wasnt hitting the whole game, but in the big moments Im going to come through. I put it up and it went in. It was a good shot and a good way to go into halftime.The Bruins followed with a 9-2 run to open the second half for a 58-47 lead and kept their poise throughout with another team-wide effort that included 18 assists, six off their season average.Kentucky: The Wildcats overcame a 3-of-9 start to reach 50 percent from the field in the first half before a 1-of-8 spell to close the opening 20 minutes. They never got it going in the second half despite making 5 of 13 from long range. What bothered them most were the defensive breakdowns that allowed UCLA to get good looks.We werent focused like we usually are, Monk said. We have to be focused and ready to play day in and day out. If not, well get beat just like this.BEATING NO. 1sThis was UCLAs 12th victory over a No. 1 team, one behind all-time leader North Carolina.POLL IMPLICATIONSThe Bruins second straight win over Kentucky figures to move them into the Top 10. Kentucky should tumble a few spots, though not many.MAYBE NEXT TIMEKentucky didnt hold a morning shootaround because of the midday start and Calipari wondered if he should have after looking at the stat sheet.I just felt maybe they were mature enough to do this, he said. Im learning about this team.UP NEXTUCLA: Hosts Michigan on Dec. 10 in the first meeting between the schools since 2011. The Bruins lead the series 11-5 but have lost the last two in the series.Kentucky: Hosts Valparaiso on Wednesday night.---More AP College Basketball: www.collegebasketball.ap.org Black Vapormax Womens Uk . Miller reached right to deflect Mikhail Grabovskis attempt with just over 2 minutes remaining in regulation, and then made two more saves in the shootout Sunday to give the Sabres a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals. Vapormax Trainers Uk . MORITZ, Switzerland -- Fog prevented downhill racers from getting their Olympic dress rehearsal. http://www.vapormaxwholesaleuk.com/ . The Cincinnati Reds remain perfect with their speedy rookie outfielder in the starting lineup. Nike Vapormax Mens Uk . R.J. Umberger scored twice to lead the Blue Jackets to a franchise-record for consecutive wins with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Kings. Clearance Nike Vapormax . But now that hes in the NHL, the Calgary Flames centre showed big improvement in that department by scoring the winner in the eighth round of a 5-4 shootout victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday. Amber Rolfzen credits the doughnuts.The Andes Mints ones from the new Hurts Donut in Lincoln, Nebraska.Her new ritual this fall is heading to Hurts when Nebraska has a home volleyball weekend and indulging. Its working, too, notes the espnW volleyball player of the week, who averaged 4.0 kills per set on .560 hitting in Nebraskas victories over No. 4 Wisconsin and No. 3 Minnesota over the weekend.Amber was just in the zone all weekend, Nebraska coach John Cook said. She made it look easy.After fueling up on Andes Mints doughnuts or occasionally the peanut butter cup ones, and sometimes adding in the Nutella kind, Rolfzen insists she plays better.I actually didnt go the morning of the Ohio State match, Amber said, her voice trailing off about the one hiccup the Cornhuskers suffered in 2016.A year ago just about to the day, the times werent so sweet. Last Oct. 23 and 24, Nebraska fell to Minnesota and Wisconsin, respectively, at home.I remember everything, Rolfzen said. We didnt play very well against Minnesota and figured we had a chance to come back against Wisconsin, and the same thing happened. We had probably an hour and a half talk in the locker room. From there, we regrouped, refocused.And never lost again in 2015. Nebraska won its fourth national title and, at 9-1 this year in the Big Ten, is alongside Penn State at the top of the conference.Cook said that during the first half of last season Rolfzens stats were average in the Big Ten, but now the middle blocker puts up an outstanding line in the nations toughest conference.I trust mysellf and the reads I have every time, Rolfzen said.ddddddddddddTop-ranked Nebraska (18-1) left no doubt vs. the Badgers, sweeping them behind a career-high 16 kills and .609 hitting from Rolfzen. It was the Cornhuskers third straight sweep of a top-five opponent.We definitely outserved them, Rolfzen said. They werent in system very often. When a team isnt in system that often, theyre easy to read and to defend. We served really well, and that allowed the blockers to get in really good position and the setters to get in good position.Sundays match against Minnesota wasnt as easy -- Nebraska needed all five sets, with Rolfzen contributing 16 kills again to go with six blocks. The senior was also named Big Ten Player of the Week, an award her twin sister, Kadie, won last week. Kadie also plays at Nebraska.Minnesota ran a fast offense, probably the fastest well see all year, Amber Rolfzen said. We adjusted to that and we did everything well, just like Friday. Staying calm the entire weekend, I think, got us the two wins.As good as the Cornhuskers are, Rolfzen knows that taking a night off in the Big Ten isnt an option. Nebraska hosts Illinois and Northwestern this weekend, will play Minnesota on the road, and still has two games against Penn State, the first on Nov. 4.This is the highest level of any team Ive ever played on, Rolfzen said. We know what it takes to win the national championship. Now we have to do it again. ' ' '