UCLA rallied from a 23‑point first‑half deficit to win 95‑94 over No. 10 Illinois in overtime. Donovan Dent capped the comeback with a go‑ahead layup with 1 second remaining, after Keaton Wagler had tied the game with 4.9 seconds left.
The Bruins improved to 15‑1 at home and erased an 11‑point second‑half deficit with three 3‑pointers. Illinois, favored by 7.5 points, had dominated the first half but could not sustain the lead.