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UCLA's Defense Shines as Team Eyes Tournament Glory

3/14/2026

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UCLA head coach Mick Cronin said defense will determine postseason success after UCLA defeated Rutgers 72-59 in the Big Ten Tournament.
Cronin noted UCLA has improved defensively, allowing 60 points on average over their last four games.
Donovan Dent of UCLA posted a triple-double as the defense carried the win, shooting 38.3 percent.
Cronin acknowledged Michigan State and expressed confidence in UCLA’s defense as UCLA pursues the title.

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UCLA head coach Mick Cronin said defense will determine postseason success after UCLA defeated Rutgers 72-59 in the Big Ten Tournament.
Cronin noted UCLA has improved defensively, allowing 60 points on average over their last four games.
Donovan Dent of UCLA posted a triple-double as the defense carried the win, shooting 38.3 percent.
Cronin acknowledged Michigan State and expressed confidence in UCLA’s defense as UCLA pursues the title.