Eric Dailey Jr. led the Bruins with 20 points, while Tyler Bilodeau added 18. Keaton Wagler scored 19 for Illinois but missed a chance to seal the win. The victory marked UCLA's biggest comeback since a 2019 win over Oregon.
Dent's layup lifts UCLA past Illinois in OT thriller
Donovan Dent hit a go-ahead layup with one second remaining in overtime, lifting UCLA past No. 10 Illinois 95-94 after rallying from a 23-point deficit.