UCLA rallied from a 23‑point first‑half deficit to win 95‑94 over Illinois, with Donovan Dent scoring the decisive layup with 1 second remaining in overtime.
Eric Dailey Jr. led the Bruins with 20 points, while Tyler Bilodeau added 18 and Trent Perry 17. Illinois’ Keaton Wagler had 19 points and 8 rebounds, but the Bruins’ 18‑9 record and 15‑1 home mark underscore the significance of the victory.