Tuesday’s result stretched the Scarlet Knights’ winless streak to six. Since switching from the American Athletic Conference to the Big Ten in 2014-15, the Scarlet Knights’ highest finish is fourth in 2020-21. “Rutgers has a lot of young kids,” said Cronin, who improved to 1-1 against the Scarlet Knights as UCLA coach after posting an 8-1 record against them in his 13 seasons at Cincinnati. Asked how UCLA was able to hold Rutgers to 26 points in the second half, Bilodeau credited the team’s defense. NBA lottery picks Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, the Scarlet Knights beat UCLA 75-68 last year in New Jersey.