UCLA's NCAA Tournament Hopes Dashed by Last-Second Loss to Utah

A critical defeat ends UCLA's winning streak and places their March Madness aspirations in jeopardy, with no margin for error remaining.

UCLA's last-second loss to Utah significantly dims their hopes for March Madness, requiring them to win all remaining games or the Pac-12 tournament.
The loss ended UCLA's six-game winning streak and was marked by critical late-game errors and a controversial timeout call by Coach Mick Cronin.
UCLA struggled with key player ejections, fouls, and missed opportunities, highlighting issues with execution and discipline.
Despite the loss, UCLA players and Coach Cronin vow to learn from their mistakes and focus on winning the remaining games.
The defeat raises questions about UCLA's ability to secure a spot in the NCAA tournament, with no margin for error left in the regular season.