It was a comeback that left nothing to the imagination, including the furry backside of the UCLA mascot. The bear bared all Thursday night at Pauley Pavilion.
Joe Bruin became an unexpected participant in UCLA’s rally when Oregon’s Jordan Bell shot the second of two free throws with 19.1 seconds left and the Ducks trailing by three points. As he stood next to the basket stanchion, the mascot turned his back toward Bell, bent over and pulled his shorts down while gyrating and spanking his rear end.
Bell made the free throw despite the unusual distraction but UCLA ultimately prevailed, 82-79, after trailing by as many as 19 points in the first half and 15 points early in the second half.