Overview
- Aday Mara scored a career-high 22 points on perfect 7-for-7 shooting, adding five rebounds and two blocks in 21 impactful minutes.
- The Bruins capitalized on their size advantage, with Mara and Tyler Bilodeau anchoring a physical inside game that outmatched Wisconsin’s usual strength in the paint.
- Sebastian Mack added 19 points, with 15 coming in the second half, including critical free throws in the final moments to secure the win.
- William Kyle III made a key defensive stop with a late-game block, helping UCLA hold off Wisconsin’s comeback attempts in the final seconds.
- The victory marked UCLA’s third win over a ranked opponent this season and highlighted their adaptability as they transition into the physicality of Big Ten play.