UCLA Hangs on to Beat Washington in Big Ten Opener
UCLA used a rare 2-3 zone defense and Tyler Bilodeau's 16 straight points in his return to overcome a 16-point deficit and win their Big Ten opener.
- On Wednesday, UCLA Bruins men's basketball team held on to win 82-80 at Alaska Airlines Arena, Seattle, in its Big Ten Conference opener after leading by 16 with less than five minutes left.
- A rarely used 2-3 zone under Coach Mick Cronin caused turnovers, sparking a 14-0 run that helped UCLA overcome a 16-5 deficit against Washington.
- Tyler Bilodeau erupted for 16 straight points early in the second half while battling cramps, and Skyy Clark hit six 3-pointers en route to 25 points for UCLA Bruins men's basketball team.
- The win moved UCLA Bruins men's basketball team to a 6-2 overall record and 1-0 Big Ten record, extending their conference opener streak to eight straight wins.
- Donovan Dent reemerged, finishing with 17 points and eight assists, while the Washington Huskies men's basketball team rallied with a 17-2 run to close to 78-77 and Zoom Diallo's buzzer 3-point attempt was off the mark.
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UCLA hangs on to beat Washington 82-80 in Big Ten opener behind Clark and Bilodeau
Skyy Clark hit six 3-pointers and scored 25 points, Tyler Bilodeau scored 20 of his 21 points in the second half and UCLA held on to win the Big Ten Conference opener with an 82-80 win over Washington after leading by 16 with less than five minutes to play.
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UCLA ekes out Big Ten-opening victory at Washington
Skyy Clark scored 25 points, making six 3-pointers, and Tyler Bilodeau scored 20 of his 21 points in the second half as UCLA opened Big Ten Conference play with an 82-80 victory against Washington on Wednesday in Seattle.
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