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In a gripping college basketball matchup, No. 24 UCLA managed to rally from a 13-point deficit in the second half to defeat Arizona 57-54 on Saturday. The game, played in downtown Phoenix, marked the first time the longtime rivals met as members of different conferences since 1978.

UCLA's Tyler Bilodeau was instrumental in the comeback, scoring 17 points and making crucial shots down the stretch. Skyy Clark added 15 points and grabbed an offensive rebound with eight seconds left, which he followed up with two made free throws to secure the win.

Arizona had a strong start to the second half, going on a 21-6 run to take a 49-36 lead with 10:49 left. Jaden Bradley led the Wildcats with 12 points, but Arizona's offense struggled with efficiency, particularly with preseason All-America selection Caleb Love in a shooting slump.

Key moments included Bilodeau's short jumper with 1:42 left, giving UCLA a 55-52 lead. Arizona's KJ Lewis missed a potential game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds, sealing the victory for the Bruins.

UCLA's win marked their eighth straight victory, despite a poor shooting afternoon. The Bruins, who came into the game allowing just 55.1 points per game, demonstrated their defensive prowess and resilience.

Top Performers:
- Tyler Bilodeau (UCLA): 17 points
- Skyy Clark (UCLA): 15 points
- Jaden Bradley (Arizona): 12 points

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