UCLA erased a 23‑point first‑half deficit to force overtime, where Dent's layup with 1 second remaining sealed a 95‑94 victory over the Illini.
Eric Dailey Jr. led the Bruins with 20 points, while Tyler Bilodeau added 18 and Trent Perry 17. Illinois’ Keaton Wagler scored 19 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, but the Bruins’ 18‑9 record improves to 15‑1 at home.