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UCLA Edges Washington 82-80 in Big Ten Opener After Zone Switch and Bilodeau’s Return

A late 17-2 Washington surge underscored UCLA’s late-game concerns despite the win.

Overview

  • Skyy Clark hit six 3-pointers and scored 25 points to lead the Bruins’ offense in Seattle.
  • Tyler Bilodeau, back from a knee injury, scored 16 straight early in the second half and finished with 21.
  • Mick Cronin turned to a rare 2-3 zone that triggered a 14-0 first-half run after Washington’s fast start.
  • The Huskies cut a 16-point deficit to one, but Clark sank three free throws at 14.5 seconds and Donovan Dent split two at 4.9 to preserve the result.
  • Washington freshman Hannes Steinbach posted 29 points on 11-for-12 shooting with 10 rebounds as UCLA improved to 6-2 ahead of hosting Oregon.