During a timeout, the Bruins’ cheer squad went to midcourt to get the crowd pumped up. The group’s performance had the opposite effect, however, after a female cheerleader fell hard on her lower back.
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Then things got worse: As she was being removed from the court to receive medical attention, the person carrying her tripped, resulting in another hard fall.
ESPN sideline reporter Molly McGrath reported the cheerleader, whose name was not disclosed, was able to leave the court under her own power. And, better news: No. 10 UCLA beat the fifth-ranked Ducks, 82-79, after rallying from 19 points down.
