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UCLA football kicks past Hawaii

Mateen Bhaghani converted a 32-yard field goal with 56 seconds remaining and UCLA never led until the final minute in a 16-13 come-from-behind win over Hawaii Saturday at Ching Complex.

By Jamm Aquino

Aug. 31, 2024 • Updated 12:10 a.m.

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Hawaii offensive lineman KT Carter stands on the field after Saturday's game. UCLA won 16-13.
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UCLA place kicker Mateen Bhaghani (94) celebrates with Jacob Busic (97) after kicking the go-ahead field goal against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during the second half.
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UCLA place kicker Mateen Bhaghani watches his go-ahead field goal sail through the uprights.
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UCLA place kicker Mateen Bhaghani kicks the go-ahead field goal against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during the second half. UCLA won 16-13.
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UCLA place kicker Mateen Bhaghani kicks the go-ahead field goal against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during the second half. UCLA won 16-13.
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Hawaii linebacker Jalen Smith works to bring down UCLA Bruins quarterback Ethan Garbers.
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UCLA wide receiver Rico Flores Jr. rushes the ball against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during the second half.
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UCLA defensive back K.J. Wallace (7) and defensive back Bryan Addison (4) break up a pass intended for Hawaii wide receiver Pofele Ashlock.
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Hawaii wide receiver Nick Cenacle comes up short on a reception while under pressure from UCLA Bruins defensive back K.J. Wallace.
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Hawaii wide receiver Nick Cenacle comes up short on a reception while under pressure from UCLA Bruins defensive back K.J. Wallace.
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Hawaii quarterback Brayden Schager is sacked by UCLA defensive lineman Jacob Busic.
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UCLA place kicker Mateen Bhaghani kicks a field goal to tie the game at 13 during the second half.
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UCLA place kicker Mateen Bhaghani kicks a field goal to tie the game at 13 during the second half.
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UCLA defensive back D.J. Justice comes up with an interception on a pass intended for Hawaii wide receiver Nick Cenacle.
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Hawaii place kicker Kansei Matsuzawa kicks a field goal against the UCLA Bruins during the second half.
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Hawaii head coach Timmy Chang reacts after a play during the second half.
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Hawaii quarterback Brayden Schager puts the stiff arm on UCLA Bruins linebacker Ale Kaho.
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Hawaii wide receiver Pofele Ashlock leaps over UCLA Bruins linebacker Carson Schwesinger.
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Hawaii wide receiver Pofele Ashlock leaps over UCLA Bruins linebacker Carson Schwesinger.
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UCLA defensive back Kaylin Moore breaks up a pass intended for Hawaii wide receiver Alex Perry.
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UCLA defensive back Bryan Addison secures a Hawaii fumble by Hawaii Rainbow Warriors wide receiver Pofele Ashlock in the final seconds of the fourth quarter.
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Hawaii running back Christian Vaughn gets around UCLA Bruins defensive back Ramon Henderson.
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Hawaii place kicker Kansei Matsuzawa celebrates with teammates after a field goal against the UCLA Bruins during the first half.
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Hawaii place kicker Kansei Matsuzawa kicks a field goal against the UCLA Bruins during the first half.
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Hawaii quarterback Brayden Schager is sacked by UCLA Bruins defensive back Ramon Henderson, bottom, linebacker Oluwafemi Oladejo (2), and linebacker Ale Kaho (10) during the first half.
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Hawaii quarterback Brayden Schager looks to pass against the UCLA Bruins during the first half.
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Hawaii head coach Timmy Chang looks on from the sideline during the first half.
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Hawaii linebacker Logan Taylor celebrates with linebacker Jalen Smith, middle, and defensive back Elijah Palmer after his interception against the UCLA Bruins.
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Hawaii linebacker Logan Taylor celebrates with linebacker Jalen Smith, middle, and defensive back Elijah Palmer after his interception against the UCLA Bruins during the first half.
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Hawaii linebacker Logan Taylor runs back an interception during the first half.
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Hawaii defensive lineman Ezra Evaimalo works to bring down UCLA Bruins quarterback Ethan Garbers.
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Hawaii defensive lineman Ezra Evaimalo works to bring down UCLA Bruins quarterback Ethan Garbers.
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UCLA defensive back Ramon Henderson comes up with an interception against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during the first half.
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Hawaii running back Cam Barfield rushes the ball against the UCLA Bruins during the first half.
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Hawaii defensive lineman Wynden Ho'ohuli puts defensive pressure on UCLA Bruins quarterback Ethan Garbers.
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Hawaii defensive back Cam Stone (4) and defensive back Devyn King (24) break up a pass intended for UCLA Bruins wide receiver J.Michael Sturdivant.
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Hawaii quarterback Brayden Schager throws the football against the UCLA Bruins during the first half.
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Hawaii defensive back Fabian Ross breaks up a pass intended for UCLA Bruins running back T.J. Harden.
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Hawaii quarterback Brayden Schager throws the football against the UCLA Bruins during the first half.
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Hawaii quarterback Brayden Schager talks to head coach Timmy Chang.
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UCLA Bruins defensive back Ramon Henderson breaks up a pass intended for Hawaii wide receiver Pofele Ashlock.
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Hawaii head coach Timmy Chang reacts on the sideline after an interception by Hawaii linebacker Jalen Smith.
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Hawaii defensive lineman Jamar Sekona puts defensive pressure on UCLA Bruins quarterback Ethan Garbers.
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Hawaii defensive lineman Jackie Johnson III puts defensive pressure on UCLA Bruins quarterback Ethan Garbers.
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Hawaii defensive back Peter Manuma (1) celebrates with Elijah Palmer (9) after stopping UCLA Bruins running back T.J. Harden.
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Hawaii head coach Timmy Chang pumps his fist on the sideline during the first half.
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Hawaii wide receiver Pofele Ashlock celebrates in the end zone after a touchdown against the UCLA Bruins during the first half.
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Hawaii wide receiver Pofele Ashlock makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown against the UCLA Bruins during the first half.
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Hawaii wide receiver Tylan Hines makes a catch ahead of UCLA Bruins defensive back Ramon Henderson.
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Hawaii wide receiver Pofele Ashlock rushes the ball after a reception against the UCLA Bruins during the first half.
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Hawaii punter Lucas Borrow (celebrates with teammates after a successful fake on fourth down during the first half.
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Hawaii quarterback Brayden Schager puts his helmet on during the first half.
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Hawaii defensive back Peter Manuma works to bring down UCLA running back T.J. Harden.
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Hawaii defensive back Cam Stone breaks up a pass intended for UCLA Bruins wide receiver Titus Mokiao-Atimalala.
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UCLA Bruins head coach DeShaun Foster runs onto the field with his team during the first half.
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UCLA Bruins head coach DeShaun Foster runs onto the field with his team during the first half.
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Hawaii wide receiver Pofele Ashlock celebrates with teammates after his touchdown against the UCLA Bruins during the first half.
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Hawaii wide receiver Pofele Ashlock celebrates with teammates after his touchdown against the UCLA Bruins during the first half.
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Hawaii wide receiver Pofele Ashlock (5) celebrates with teammates after his touchdown against the UCLA Bruins during the first half.
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Hawaii wide receiver Pofele Ashlock (5) celebrates with running back Landon Sims, left, and wide receiver Jonah Panoke (1) after his touchdown against the UCLA Bruins during the first half.

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