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Indiana Tops UCLA 98-97 in Double OT

Indiana won its third straight game with a decisive free throw by Trent Sisley and season-high 26 points from Nick Dorn in a double overtime thriller against UCLA.

  • On Jan. 31, 2026, Indiana basketball defeated UCLA 98-97 in double overtime at Pauley Pavilion, with Trent Sisley making the front end of a one-and-one with 0.3 seconds left.
  • After a recent surge, Indiana sought its first three-game Big Ten streak, with the game serving as an important Quad 1 opportunity to improve the NCAA Tournament resume.
  • Nick Dorn paced Indiana with a season-high 26 points including six 3-pointers after halftime, while Reed Bailey contributed 24 points before fouling out in overtime and Lamar Wilkerson added 24 points with key plays.
  • The result leaves UCLA with its first home defeat at Pauley Pavilion and Indiana over.500 in conference play, while evening the all-time series at 7-7.
  • Late in regulation, UCLA rallied when Trent Perry hit a game-tying 3 to force overtime, but after a replay review awarded Indiana possession and Donovan Dent was called for a foul, coach Mick Cronin's challenge was upheld, ending Bruins' third overtime hopes.
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UCLA men come up short against Indiana in double OT

UCLA guard Eric Dailey Jr., left, celebrates after scoring as Indiana guard Conor Enright look on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Indiana forward Tucker DeVries, left, celebrates after forward Trent Sisley hit a free throw to give them the lead with 0.3 seconds left in double overtime of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2…

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Indy Star broke the news in Indianapolis, United States on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
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