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Donovan Dent records historic triple-double as UCLA beats Rutgers in Big Ten tournament
Bruins advance to quarterfinals with 72-59 victory
Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:35pm
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Donovan Dent recorded the first triple-double in Big Ten tournament history, leading sixth-seeded UCLA to a 72-59 victory over 14th-seeded Rutgers in the third round of the conference tournament. Dent finished with 12 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, becoming the fifth player in Bruins history to post a triple-double. Tyler Bilodeau scored a team-high 21 points for UCLA, which will face third-seeded and eighth-ranked Michigan State in the quarterfinals.
Why it matters
Dent's historic triple-double performance helped propel UCLA to the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals, where they will face a tough opponent in Michigan State. The Bruins are looking to make a deep run in the tournament and potentially earn an NCAA Tournament bid.
The details
Donovan Dent recorded 12 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, becoming the fifth player in UCLA history to post a triple-double. Tyler Bilodeau led the Bruins with 21 points, while Trent Perry and Eric Dailey Jr. each added 12 points. Rutgers was led by Lino Mark's 17 points, but the Scarlet Knights' two-game winning streak was snapped.
- The game was played on Thursday, March 13, 2026 in Chicago.
The players
Donovan Dent
A UCLA player who recorded the first triple-double in Big Ten tournament history.
Tyler Bilodeau
The leading scorer for UCLA with 21 points in the game.
Lino Mark
The leading scorer for Rutgers with 17 points.
UCLA
The sixth-seeded team that defeated 14th-seeded Rutgers to advance to the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals.
Rutgers
The 14th-seeded team that had its two-game winning streak snapped with the loss to UCLA.
What they’re saying
“Donovan Dent's historic triple-double performance was a huge boost for our team as we look to make a deep run in the Big Ten tournament.”
— Mick Cronin, UCLA Head Coach
What’s next
UCLA will face third-seeded and eighth-ranked Michigan State in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals on Friday.
The takeaway
Donovan Dent's record-breaking triple-double showcased his all-around skills and helped propel UCLA to the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals, where they will face a tough test against Michigan State as they look to earn an NCAA Tournament bid.
