UCLA Tops Gonzaga 65-62 at Intuit Dome

In a closely contested match, No. 22 UCLA defeated 14th-ranked Gonzaga 65-62 at the inaugural college basketball game at Intuit Dome. Eric Dailey Jr. led the Bruins with 18 points, while Graham Ike scored 24 points for Gonzaga. The game was marked by crucial late plays, including a missed free throw by Gonzaga's Ryan Nembhard that could have tied the game and a game-winning three-point play by Sebastian Mack. The victory marked UCLA's first win against Gonzaga under coach Mick Cronin after several narrow losses in previous encounters. Both teams struggled with shooting, with Gonzaga shooting poorly from beyond the arc in the first half. The Bruins improved their record to 11-2, while Gonzaga fell to 9-4, continuing their struggles on neutral courts.