UCLA withstands loss of Tyler Bilodeau to beat Michigan State
By Ben Bolch
Published on March 14, 2026.
UCLA defeated Michigan State 88-84 in a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal, marking a season-high winning streak for the sixth-seeded team. The Bruins, who lost their leading scorer Tyler Bilodeau a few minutes before, managed to hold off a strong comeback. After defeating Michigan State, UCLA will face seventh-seeding Purdue in a semifinal. The team has won four games in a row and is projected as a No. 8 seed in the NCAA tournament, potentially moving up one spot with a victory over Michigan State.
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