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Poor Free Throw Shooting Dooms UCF in Narrow Setback to UCLA
UCLA won 75-71 despite Tyler Bilodeau's absence due to a knee sprain, with Eric Dailey Jr. scoring 20 points and Xavier Booker adding 15 points and eight rebounds.
- On Friday in Philadelphia, seventh-seeded UCLA defeated 10th-seeded UCF 75-71, withstanding a late rally by the Knights to advance in the NCAA tournament.
- UCLA played without leading scorer Tyler Bilodeau due to a knee sprain suffered last week against Michigan State during the Big Ten tournament, forcing Eric Dailey Jr. to lead with 20 points.
- Knights forward Jordan Burks scored 22 points, hitting six three-pointers to fuel UCF's comeback, while Bruins guards Trent Perry and Xavier Booker each added 15 points to maintain UCLA's control.
- UCLA guard Skyy Clark lost a tooth diving for a loose ball in the second half, yet he and Trent Perry secured the win by sinking free throws in the final seconds.
- The Bruins now advance to the second round of the NCAA tournament, where UCLA will face the winner of second-seeded UConn and Furman on Sunday.
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Donovan Dent returns, helps UCLA win NCAA Tournament opener
PHILADELPHIA — Getting one of its top two players back was enough. Donovan Dent returned from injury, Tyler Bilodeau didn’t and UCLA moved on Friday night after persevering in its NCAA Tournament opener. Dent’s tight early defense and late flurry of playmaking helped the seventh-seeded Bruins hold on for a 75-71 victory over 10th-seeded UCF...
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UCLA overcomes broken tooth and stubborn UCF 75-71 to advance in the NCAA Tournament
Eric Dailey Jr. scored 20 points, Xaiver Booker had 15 points and eight rebounds to make up for the absence of leading scorer Tyler Biloudeau and seventh-seeded UCLA withstood every serious challenge and beat 10th-seeded UCF 75-71 Friday night in the NCAA Tournament.
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