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Source: Fox News
Summary
UCLA’s No. 7 Bruins defeated No. 10 UCF 75-71 in a March Madness game. UCF center John Bol scored at his own basket, increasing UCLA’s lead to 35-21 in the first half. Bol also went 0-5 from the free throw line. UCLA guard Skyy Clark lost a tooth during the game. Jordan Burks led UCF with 22 points and six rebounds, while Eric Dailey Jr. led UCLA with 20 points and five rebounds.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Bol’s own basket was the kind of play that makes fans cringe. It’s the kind of mistake that can’t be explained away.
UCF’s comeback attempt fell short, and UCLA’s win felt like a classic March Madness upset.
The Bruins’ victory was all the more sweet given the injuries and mishaps that plagued their opponents.
This one felt like a game that would be remembered for years to come, if only for Bol’s unorthodox free throw motion.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end.
Original Observation: It’s a March Madness game, where the little things can make all the difference – and sometimes, it’s a big mistake that decides the outcome.
