Illinois uses Kasparas Jakucionis’ 24 points to help blunt UCLA comeback bid in 83-78 win
- Kasparas Jakucionis scored 24 points, helping Illinois defeat UCLA 83-78 and ending the Bruins' seven-game win streak.
- Tomislav Ivisic contributed 16 points, while Kylan Boswell added 11 points for Illinois.
- Tyler Bilodeau led UCLA with 25 points, supported by Kobe Johnson with 14 points and Sebastian Mack with 11 points.
- Illinois will host 11th-ranked Michigan State, while UCLA will face Indiana on Friday.
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UCLA’s 7-game win streak ends as rally falls short against Illinois
The Bruins use a 13-0 run in the final five minutes to make it a one-possession game, but the Illini hold on for an 83-78 win. Tyler Bilodeau scores 25 points for UCLA.
Illinois uses Kasparas Jakucionis’ 24 points to help blunt UCLA comeback bid in 83-78 win
CHAMPAIGN — Kasparas Jakucionis scored 24 points, Tomislav Ivišić scored 16 points and Illinois men’s basketball held off UCLA for an 83-78 win on Tuesday to end the Bruins’ seven-game win streak. Kylan Boswell scored 11 points and reserve Will Riley 10 for the Fighting Illini (17-8, 9-6 Big Ten), who finished shooting 51% (27 of 53). Tyler Bilodeau scored 25 points for the Bruins (18-7, 9-5), Kobe Johnson scored 14 points and reserve Sebastian …
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