On Saturday night, the UCLA men’s basketball team showed why it has become a lock for the NCAA tournament and its crosstown rival USC is all but out of contention.
Led by a dominant 25-point, seven-assist performance from star guard Donovan Dent, the Bruins dismantled the Trojans 89-68 at the home Galen Center, pushing both teams further down the paths they have been on the past two weeks. Dent’s 25 points tied for the second most he has scored in a game this season.
With the win, UCLA secured the No. 6 seed in the Big Ten tournament and a corresponding bye through the first two rounds.