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          Fields sparks No. 15 UCLA women past Utah 69-63

          Jan 31, 2016
          • Associated Press

          SALT LAKE CITY -- Nirra Fields scored 17 of her 24 points in the fourth quarter to rally No. 15 UCLA to a 69-63 win over Utah on Sunday.

          Monique Billings added 12 points, 11 rebounds, six blocks and four steals for the Bruins (16-5, 8-2 Pac 12), who trailed 51-43 after three quarters.

          UCLA had a 9-0 run, taking a 54-53 lead on a 3-pointer by Fields with 5:30 to play and scored on seven straight possessions that made it 60-56 midway through the period. The Bruins outscored the Utes 26-12 with Fields scoring five points in the final minute.

          Fields went 5 of 8 from the field and 6 of 8 from the line in the fourth quarter, when the Bruins were 8 of 14 and 9 of 12. They only shot 33 percent for the game.

          Emily Potter had 16 points and 13 rebounds for Utah (12-8, 4-5), which was 4 of 14 in the fourth quarter and shot 30 percent for the game.