UCLA Beats Arizona 57-54 in Phoenix

No. 24 UCLA secured a thrilling 57-54 victory over Arizona by overcoming a 13-point deficit with a strong second-half performance. The Bruins, led by Tyler Bilodeau's 17 points and Skyy Clark's 15, rallied late, with Clark's crucial free throws sealing the win. Arizona initially dominated the second half with a 21-6 run, but ultimately faltered due to nine turnovers in the final stretch. Despite Caleb Love's shooting struggles, Jaden Bradley led the Wildcats with 12 points. This game marked the first meeting between the two former Pac-12 rivals since their conference changes, with UCLA now in the Big Ten and Arizona in the Big 12. UCLA's defense, allowing just 55.1 points per game, was key in stifling Arizona’s offense in the final minutes.