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UCLA Basketball's Mick Cronin, Donovan Dent and Trent Perry Talk About the Win over Michigan State (TRANSCRIPT ADDED)
- UCLA beat Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals after Tyler Bilodeau’s injury forced lineup changes.
- Donovan Dent posted 23 points and 12 assists, fueling UCLA’s offense late in the game.
- Trent Perry connected on critical free throws and provided leadership in clutch moments.
- Mick Cronin praised the team’s defense as the backbone of the comeback and emphasized poise under pressure.
- The Bruins hit 40 deflections as a team, pressuring Michigan State early and turning defense into offense.
- Cronin credited Skyy Clark’s return and the expanded guard lineup for improved spacing and scoring.
- Coach Cronin underscored the importance of teamwork and execution to win high-level games.
- UCLA’s three-guard lineup posed matchup problems for Michigan State, especially without Bilodeau.
- Dent and Perry highlighted the team’s response to adversity as a season-wide pattern.
- Cronin noted the Bruins’ efficiency from beyond the arc, going 20-for-49 in the tournament after a slower start.
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