LOS ANGELES — The UCLA men’s basketball team took its anger from a devastating, double-overtime defeat to Indiana and turned it into offense against Rutgers.
On Tuesday, there were no 7-minute stretches without a field goal as the Bruins cruised to a 98-66 victory over the Scarlet Knights, their highest point total in Big Ten play. The Bruins shot 35 for 63 (56%) from the field, 12 for 21 (57%) from 3-point range and only committed two turnovers.
All five starters scored in double digits. Xavier Booker led the way with a career-high 24 points on 10-of-11 shooting and made a career-high four 3-pointers. Donovan Dent recorded his fifth double-double of the season (13 points, 11 assists).
UCLA (16-7 overall, 8-4 Big Ten) shot an impressive 56% in the first half and Tyler Bilodeau scored 17 of his 19 points before the break, and the Bruins retained that mark in the second half.
Out of the break, Dent and Booker combined for a pick-and-pop 3-pointer. Booker hit a 3-pointer after an offensive rebound from Brandon Williams. Then Dent dished to a cutting Booker for an easy dunk, and found him in the left corner for his fourth 3-pointer.
Trent Perry celebrated his teammate’s career achievement, holding up three fingers on both hands. His selflessness was rewarded on the following possession when Dent found him in the corner for a 3-pointer.
Dent’s ability to carve up Rutgers’ defense was the impetus for UCLA’s offensive eruption. His intentional drives forced the Scarlet Knights’ defense to collapse, opening lanes for cutters and space for shooters.
Dent assisted on two of Booker’s 3-pointers. He found Bilodeau twice on the perimeter, and kicked to Eric Freeny in the corner pocket.
Rutgers freshman Kaden Powers scored 18 points in the first half. He benefited from lazy closeouts, hitting jumpers over UCLA defenders and blowing by others. Powers hit the first shot of the night to put the Scarlet Knights (9-14, 2-10) ahead for the only time. He hit a step-back 3-pointer and converted a three-point play to bring Rutgers within one later in the first half.
But in the second half, UCLA’s offense continued its outpouring and the Bruins tightened their defense. Powers didn’t score again. The Bruins conceded one 3-pointer and only 26 points.
More to come on this story.
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