UCLA shuts down Xavier 76-57 to reach third straight Final Four
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By ANDREW BAGNATO, AP Sports Writer 1 hour, 28 minutes ago

UCLA's Kevin Love smiles after their 76-57 win over Xavier in the NCAA men's basketball tournament West Regional final, Saturday, March 29, 2008, in Phoenix. Love scored 19 points, 10 rebounds, and picked as the most outstanding player of the West Regional.

After reaching the Final Four for the third straight time, UCLA Coach Ben Howland called these Bruins ?by far the best? of the three, as reported by the Associated Press.

The other two didn?t have freshman Kevin Love, who had 19 points and 10 rebounds as the Bruins blitzed Xavier 76-57 Saturday to earn their record 18th overall trip to the Final Four.

Love was picked as the most outstanding player of the West Regional.