Battle-tested Bruins top Cardinal for championship

March 16, 2008 at 4:31AM

LOS ANGELES - Darren Collison played all 40 minutes and scored 28 points, and No. 3 UCLA survived its fourth close call in a week, beating 11th-ranked Stanford 67-64 Saturday to win the Pac-10 tournament title at Staples Center.

The Bruins (31-3) used a 22-8 run in the second half to earn their 10th victory in a row. They swept Stanford in the regular season, including an overtime victory last week that clinchedthe league title.

"To be able to beat Stanford three times in a row is incredible," UCLA coach Ben Howland said. "I think they have the ability to be a Final Four team. I'm glad they're not in our bracket anymore"

Freshman Kevin Love overcame back spasms to score 12 points, giving him double figures in all 34 games he has played this season. Brook Lopez scored 15 points and Anthony Goods 13 for the Cardinal (26-7).

Stanford trailed 65-64 with 3 seconds to go when it fouled Collison, who made both free throws.

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