The Bruins erased a 23‑point first‑half deficit to edge Illinois 95‑94 in overtime. Dent's layup with 1 second remaining capped the comeback, as fans stormed the court at the buzzer.
Eric Dailey Jr. led UCLA with 20 points, while Tyler Bilodeau and Trent Perry added 18 and 17. Illinois’ Keaton Wagler scored 19 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, but the Bruins’ 33‑point second‑half surge secured the victory.