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Michigan State guard Kur Teng (2) dribbles against UCLA guard Skyy Clark (55) during the second half of Big Ten tournament quarterfinal at United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 13, 2026.

UCLA is heading to the semifinals to face Purdue following Michigan State upset

Michigan State guard Kur Teng (2) dribbles against UCLA guard Skyy Clark (55) during the second half of Big Ten tournament quarterfinal at United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 13, 2026.

UCLA is heading to the semifinals to face Purdue following Michigan State upset

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UCLA guard Donovan Dent (2) celebrates a play against Michigan State during the second half of Big Ten tournament quarterfinal at United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 13, 2026.

The Bruins faced MSU again, and the game was a scrappy back-and-forth learning opportunity for UCLA.

Mar 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Eric Dailey Jr. (3) celebrates against the Southern California Trojans in the second half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

All the information you must know before tip off

Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Jamichael Davis (1) defends UCLA Bruins guard Donovan Dent (2) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Dent had the first triple-double in Big Ten Tournament history on Thursday.

Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Trent Perry (0) brings the ball up court against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Grading Each UCLA starter's performance vs Rutgers

Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) drives to the basket against Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Harun Zrno (13) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Here are three takeaways from UCLA's rough win over Rutgers.

Michigan State's Carson Cooper, right, and UCLA's Steven Jamerson, left, stare each other down after Jamerson's flagrant foul on Cooper during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Here is everything you need to know before UCLA's second Big Ten tournament matchup

Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin directs his team against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

What Mick Cronin said following UCLA's round-three win over Rutgers

Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Trent Perry (0) brings the ball up court against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The Bruins were able to stop Rutgers and continue to the next round, which social media enjoyed despite some shakiness.

Indiana's Oumar Ballo (11) is blocked byUCLA's Tyler Bilodeau (34) during the Indiana versus UCLA men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

See what the Bruins have to go through in Chicago.

Mar 22, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) shoots the ball against Tennessee Volunteers forward Cade Phillips (12) during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

The Bruins need to replicate the first round performance, but should they repeat their play from the second round?

Mar 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; FS1 analyst Miles Simon (right) interviews UCLA Bruins guard Donovan Dent (2) after the game against the Southern California Trojans at the Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Here is why Donovan Dent must perform against Rutgers.

Feb 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Donovan Dent (2) is defended by Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Bryce Dortch (4) as UCLA Bruins forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) sets a screen in the first half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Taking a deep dive into UCLA's matchup against Rutgers

Feb 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans guard Kam Woods (13) is surrounded by UCLA Bruins guards Eric Freeny (8), Eric Dailey Jr. (3) and forward Xavier Booker (1) during the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Here are three Bruins who need to answer the call against a very scrappy Rutgers team.

Feb 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Xavier Booker (1) blocks a shot by Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Emmanuel Ogbole (21) in the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Here are three Scarlet Knights who hope to derail UCLA's tournament

Mar 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Donovan Dent (2) shoots the ball against Southern California Trojans forward Jacob Cofie (6) first half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Dent was third in the conference in assists per game.

Mar 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Donovan Dent (2) talks with head coach Mick Cronin against the Southern California Trojans first half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The UCLA head coach opened up about the season in a recent radio interview.

Mar 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Trent Perry (0) shoots the ball against Southern California Trojans guard Jerry Easter II (8) in the first half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Bruins enter the conference tournament with a much clearer identity

Mar 20, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) shoots the ball against Utah State Aggies guard Mason Falslev (12) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

UCLA won their first March Madness game last year, what will they need to repeat to win again?

Feb 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruin head coach Mick Cronin communicates during the first half against the Southern California Trojans at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

While UCLA's opponent has not yet been named, here is the information you need to know

Mar 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Donovan Dent (2) talks with head coach Mick Cronin against the Southern California Trojans first half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Make sure to bookmark this article to get updates on everything UCLA during the Big Ten Tournament

Feb 14, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Donovan Dent (2) dribbles against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Taking a look at where UCLA falls in latest bracketology update

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin with guard Eric Dailey Jr. (3) and UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) during the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

UCLA's best player was able to make an All-Big Team.

Mar 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Trent Perry (0) drives to the basket as Nebraska Cornhuskersforward Berke Buyuktuncel (9) moves n to defend during the 1st half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

The Bruins received two votes in the latest poll.

Mar 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans guard Kam Woods (13) shoots the ball against UCLA Bruins guard Trent Perry (0), forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) and forward Eric Dailey Jr. (3) in the second half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Each starter for UCLA will be key to a deep run, and all of them have something to fix.