Would UCLA have beaten Connecticut if Tyler Bilodeau was healthy? Even without their leading scorer, the seventh-seeded Bruins battled valiantly, briefly taking the lead in the second half. 2 Connecticut, which surged late in its 73-57 win in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday. He scored 10 points during a 14-0 run in the second half. Then, after UCLA closed the gap to 56-52, Karaban and freshman guard Braylon Mullins (17 points) keyed another 9-0 Connecticut run that effectively sealed the win.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 23, 2026 15:54 UTC