IOWA CITY, Iowa — From an existential crisis to a gritty comeback, UCLA ran a gamut of emotions over the course of a few hours here. Iowa point guard Bennett Stirtz added a 30-foot 3-pointer in the final seconds for good measure. Even with a much better effort in the second half, UCLA (10-4, 2-1 Big Ten) wasn't nearly good enough on either end. Equally atrocious was the Bruins' defense, players leaving the perimeter open on drive-and-dishes that led to a flurry of 3-pointers. UCLA went on to score the final five points of the half ... and still trailed 40-22.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 04, 2026 14:11 UTC