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Dent Makes Big Ten Tournament History as UCLA Beats Rutgers 72-59

UCLA advances to a quarterfinal with No. 8 Michigan State, riding defense-first form.

Overview

  • The sixth-seeded Bruins moved on from the third round in Chicago and will face No. 8 Michigan State in Friday's quarterfinal.
  • Donovan Dent posted 12 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, the first triple-double in Big Ten tournament history and the fifth by a UCLA player.
  • Tyler Bilodeau led UCLA with 21 points, including three 3-pointers.
  • UCLA shot 38.3% from the field and 7-for-23 from three but controlled the glass for a 40-30 rebounding advantage.
  • Rutgers shot 37.9% with 13 turnovers, and UCLA improved to 22-10 with five wins in six games.