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Donovan Dent Goes End to End as UCLA Tops No. 10 Illinois at the Buzzer

UCLA rallied from a 23-point deficit and won 95-94 in overtime with Donovan Dent's game-winning layup, marking the largest comeback to beat a Top-10 AP Poll team, ESPN said.

  • On Saturday, Donovan Dent drove coast-to-coast for a buzzer-beating layup, lifting UCLA to a 95-94 win over No. 10 Illinois at Pauley Pavilion.
  • Illinois jumped to a 23-point lead early after a 20-0 run, per ESPN Research, amid Illinois Fighting Illini's four 3-pointers by Ben Humrichous.
  • After missing a potential go-ahead 3 at regulation's end, Trent Perry's free throws in overtime set up Donovan Dent's coast-to-coast finish, sealing UCLA's win.
  • The victory bolsters UCLA's NCAA tournament chances and improved its home record to 15-1, boosting momentum after recent losses and controversy, Mick Cronin said.
  • Illinois, now 22-6, has dropped its last three games in overtime, despite being a 7.5-point favorite per BetMGM Sportsbook, ahead of Tuesday's game.
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The Washington Post broke the news in on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
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