The Bruins erased a 23‑point first‑half deficit to edge Illinois 95‑94 in overtime. Dent's layup with 1 second remaining capped the comeback, the largest since a 19‑point rally in 2019.
Eric Dailey Jr. led UCLA with 20 points, while Tyler Bilodeau added 18 and Trent Perry 17. Illinois’ Keaton Wagler scored 19, but the Bruins’ resilience secured the victory.