UCLA Upsets Illinois 95-94 In Overtime

Donovan Dent hit a go-ahead layup with 1 second remaining in ovrtime to give UCLA a 95-94 upset win over Number 10 Illinois Saturday night at Pauley Pavilion.

Dent drove nearly the length of the court for the winning basket.

UCLA rallied from a 23-point first-half deficit for the win.

The Bruins were led by Eric Dailey Jr. with 20 points.

Freshmen Keaton Wagler had given Illinois a 94-93 lead on an offensive rebound and basket with 4.9 seconds left in the game. He had 19 points.

Illinois is now (22-6) for the season and (13-4) in the Big 10 Conference.

The Illini play at home on Friday against Michigan.

February 21, 2026

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