New York, NY (Betting Express) - Alfred Aboya finished with 22 points and eight rebounds, as fourth-ranked UCLA rebounded to top Southern Illinois, 77-60, and win third place at the 2K Sports Classic Benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer.

The Bruins (3-1) suffered a 55-52 loss at the hands of Michigan on Thursday in the semifinals, but pulled away for the win Friday at Madison Square Garden -- but not before Aboya hurt his left wrist. X-rays were taken, but were inconclusive.

Darren Collison made all three of his three-point attempts and had 17 points for UCLA, while Josh Shipp contributed 11 points.

Kevin Dillard led the Salukis (2-2) with 14 points, and Tony Boyle chipped in 10. Bryan Mullins added seven points and eight assists in the loss for SIU, which lost to Duke in the semifinal round.

UCLA held a lead of several possessions through the beginning stages of the first half, but saw the Salukis rally to make it close. Wesley Clemmons drained a three and Boyle added a layup to bring SIU within 31-28 with about four minutes remaining.

With about 1 1/2 minutes left until the break, Dillard deposited a three to get the Salukis within 35-33, and that score lasted until halftime.

The game remained close well into the second half, and SIU drew even at 48 on a pair of Ryan Hare free throws midway through. But UCLA responded with an 18-2 run, which included back-to-back threes from Collison.

Aboya had seven points in the burst, ending it with a dunk that gave the Bruins a 66-50 advantage, and UCLA held the margin for the rest of the game.

Game Notes

Hare had nine points and five rebounds for SIU...UCLA shot 48.1 percent from the field, while SIU shot 46.8 percent...The Bruins made 19-of-26 free throws, while the Salukis made 10-of-15.