UCLA Defeats Gonzaga in Thriller, Ending Nine-Year Drought
The Bruins secured a narrow 65-62 victory over the Bulldogs in a defensive battle at the Intuit Dome, marking their first win over Gonzaga since 2015.
- UCLA's Eric Dailey Jr. led the team with 18 points, including four three-pointers, despite playing with a protective mask after a nose injury.
- Sebastian Mack's late three-point play with 33 seconds left proved decisive, helping UCLA reclaim the lead in the final moments.
- Gonzaga's Graham Ike delivered a game-high 24 points and eight rebounds but missed key opportunities to secure a win for the Bulldogs.
- The game featured intense defensive play, with both teams struggling offensively; UCLA shot 36.4% from the field while Gonzaga was held to a season-low 62 points.
- This was the first college basketball game played at the Intuit Dome, and UCLA's victory snapped a four-game losing streak against Gonzaga under coach Mick Cronin.
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