Trending Now - UCLA Advances in NCAA Tourney Amid Bilodeau's Injury Concerns
WHO:
Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA's leading scorer and rebounder
Mick Cronin, head coach of UCLA
Donovan Dent, UCLA point guard
Trent Perry, UCLA player
Jeremy Fears Jr., Michigan State player
UCLA Bruins basketball team
Michigan State Spartans basketball team
Mick Cronin, head coach of UCLA
Donovan Dent, UCLA point guard
Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA's top scorer
Trent Perry, UCLA player
Coen Carr, Michigan State forward
Carson Cooper, Michigan State player
Jeremy Fears Jr., Michigan State player
WHAT:
Bilodeau suffered a mild right knee strain during the game against Michigan State and was ruled out for the Big Ten tournament semifinal against Purdue.
Bilodeau had five points in 10 minutes before his injury.
UCLA is projected as a No. 7 seed in the NCAA tournament according to ESPN's Joe Lunardi.
UCLA defeated Michigan State 88-84 in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals.
UCLA shot 56% from the floor and made 13 three-pointers.
Donovan Dent scored 23 points, had 12 assists, and six rebounds.
Trent Perry scored 22 points and made four crucial free throws in the final seconds.
Tyler Bilodeau was injured and did not return after the first half.
Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. scored 21 points and had 13 assists.
WHERE:
The game took place at the Big Ten tournament.
WHEN:
The injury occurred on March 13th, 2026, during the game against Michigan State.
An MRI scan for Bilodeau was scheduled for late on March 13th, 2026.
The game occurred on March 13th, 2026.
Bilodeau's injury occurred with 3:33 remaining in the first half.
WHY:
UCLA aimed to redeem themselves after a previous loss to Michigan State where they trailed by over 30 points.
HOW:
Bilodeau's injury was a noncontact incident that occurred while he was defending Carson Cooper.
UCLA's defense recorded 40 deflections during the game.
Dent forced a game-high four steals.
UCLA maintained composure and answered Michigan State's scoring attempts in the final minutes.
(UPDATED March 14, 2026 21:00 UTC)
In a tough turn of events for UCLA, leading scorer Tyler Bilodeau suffered a mild right knee strain during the game against Michigan State on March 13, 2026, and has been ruled out for the Big Ten tournament semifinal against Purdue. Bilodeau managed to score five points in just ten minutes before the injury, which occurred during a noncontact play while he was defending Carson Cooper. As a result of this setback, UCLA is projected as a No. 7 seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament, according to ESPN's Joe Lunardi, and an MRI scan for Bilodeau was scheduled for later that same day.
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(UPDATED March 14, 2026 13:21 UTC)
In an exciting matchup at the Big Ten tournament on March 13, 2026, UCLA defeated Michigan State 88 to 84, showcasing a strong performance with 56 percent shooting and 13 three-pointers. Donovan Dent led the Bruins with 23 points, 12 assists, and six rebounds, while Trent Perry added 22 points, including four key free throws in the final moments. Despite Tyler Bilodeau's injury in the first half, UCLA's defense was impressive, recording 40 deflections and Dent contributing with a game-high four steals to secure the victory.