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Dent's OT Layup Gives UCLA 95-94 Win Over Illinois

Donovan Dent hit a go‑ahead layup with 1 second left in overtime to give UCLA a 95‑94 win over No. 10 Illinois, completing a 23‑point comeback.

UCLA rallied from a 23‑point first‑half deficit to win 95‑94 over No. 10 Illinois. Donovan Dent capped the comeback with a go‑ahead layup with 1 second remaining in overtime, sending fans into a frenzy.

Eric Dailey Jr. led the Bruins with 20 points, while Tyler Bilodeau and Trent Perry added 18 and 17. Freshman Keaton Wagler scored 19 for Illinois, but the Bruins’ 33‑point second‑half surge sealed the victory.