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UCLA Stuns No. 4 Purdue on Bilodeau’s Late 3, Ending Boilermakers’ 9-Game Run

UCLA’s defense muted Purdue’s top-ranked offense, a performance that strengthens the Bruins’ NCAA résumé.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Braden Smith #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers in action against the USC Trojans at Galen Center on January 17, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Jan 20, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Eric Dailey Jr. (3), guard Trent Perry (0), guard Donovan Dent (2) and forward Xavier Booker (1) celebrate after a 3-point basket by forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) in the final seconds of the game against the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) reacts after making a go-ahead 3-pointer with eight seconds left in the second half of their Big Ten game against Purdue on Tuesday night at Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins held on to upset the fourth-ranked Boilermakers, 69-67. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Feb 18, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Tyler Bilodeau buried the go-ahead 3-pointer with 8.4 seconds left, and C.J. Cox missed at the buzzer as UCLA closed on an 8-0 run to win 69-67.
  • Donovan Dent powered the Bruins with 23 points and 13 assists, including the feed on the decisive shot.
  • Purdue was held to 46% shooting and just 3-for-14 from beyond the arc as UCLA disrupted one of the nation’s most efficient attacks.
  • Braden Smith started after being listed as questionable and finished with 12 points and four assists, with late turnovers preceding UCLA’s winning burst.
  • Purdue drops to 17-2 (7-1 Big Ten) to finish its West Coast swing 1-1, while UCLA pockets a signature Quad 1 win that lifts its tournament profile.