Donovan Dent's go‑ahead layup with 1 second remaining in overtime gave UCLA a 95‑94 victory over No. 10 Illinois, completing a 23‑point comeback from the first half. The Bruins rallied from an 11‑point deficit early in the second half, tying the game six times and staying within two points in OT.
Eric Dailey Jr. led the Bruins with 20 points, while Tyler Bilodeau added 18 and Trent Perry 17. Freshman Keaton Wagler scored 19 points for Illinois, but the Bruins’ late surge, capped by Dent’s clutch play, secured the win. The victory improves UCLA’s home record to 15‑1 and keeps them in the Big Ten race.