UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau leads Bruins to win over USC

Bilodeau scored 16 points in the first half to set the tone for UCLA's victory.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau scored 16 points in the first half to help the Bruins build a 15-point halftime lead on their way to an 89-68 victory over crosstown rival USC on Saturday at Galen Center. Bilodeau finished the game 7-of-10 from the field and did not attempt a shot in the second half, as point guard Donovan Dent took over in the final 20 minutes.

Why it matters

This win over USC caps off a strong regular season for UCLA, who will look to carry this momentum into the postseason. Bilodeau's hot start set the tone and allowed the Bruins to cruise to the victory.

The details

Bilodeau scored all 16 of his points in the first half, helping UCLA build a 15-point lead by halftime. The Bruins never looked back from there, as point guard Donovan Dent took over in the second half. Bilodeau finished the game 7-of-10 from the field and did not attempt a shot in the second half.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Tyler Bilodeau

A forward for the UCLA Bruins men's basketball team.

Donovan Dent

The point guard for the UCLA Bruins men's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“I'm trying to work hard offensively, especially if shots aren't falling (for teammates). Yeah, it can be anyone, any time. Just the biggest part, you know, defensively staying together. We know we're going to go on a run.”

— Tyler Bilodeau (on3.com)

The takeaway

Bilodeau's strong first-half performance set the tone for UCLA's dominant win over their crosstown rivals USC. The Bruins will look to carry this momentum into the postseason as they aim to make a deep tournament run.