UCF basketball vs. UCLA score, highlights: Eric Dailey Jr., Bruins win March Madness game

It was UCF vs. UCLA in Round 1 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The Bruins survived the Knights, who played their first March Madness game since 2019.

UCLA's Skyy Clark loses tooth in fight for ball, returns to hit late free throw to ice NCAA tournament win over UCF

UCLA guard Skyy Clark sported a gap-toothed smile Friday that would make a hockey player proud. Clark dove to the court to fight for a loose ball late in UCLA’s 75-71 win over UCF. As he was on his back, UCF’s Themus Fulks inadvertently elbowed him in the mouth. Out flying came one of Clark’s front teeth. Or part of it a least.

Without Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA edges Central Florida to advance at NCAA tournament

Eric Dailey Jr. finishes with 20 points and Skyy Clark overcomes losing a tooth as No. 7 UCLA defeats No. 10 UCF 75-71 to advance to the second round.

Projected UCLA Starting Lineup & Rotation vs. UCF

Here is what you can expect from UCLA against UCF.

UCLA advances after UCF's comeback falls short; Bruins will play UConn vs. Furman winner

UCF drills a late three to pull within three, but UCLA survived and advances. If the Huskies defeat the Paladins tonight, UConn will face UCLA on Sunday.