Chicago– donovan dent Had 23 points and 12 assists, trent perry 22 points were added and UCLA kept away from number 8 michigan state 88-84 Despite losing, the Stars advanced to the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals on Friday night. tyler bilodeau For right leg injury.
Bilodeau had to be helped off the court at the end of the first half and spent the second half on the sidelines with his right knee wrapped. Bruins coach Mick Cronin ruled Bilodeau out entirely for Saturday’s semifinal game against No. 18 Purdue, saying “it would really take a miracle for him to play.”
Cronin hoped Bilodeau had “some type of sprain” rather than a more serious injury and said he would have more imaging. But it is not clear how long he will actually be out.
“My concern is for him and his career and how it affects his teammates because I don’t base my career on wins and losses,” Cronin said. “Legacy is the most important thing in life.”
Bilodeau, meanwhile, said: “I’m good.”
The Bruins took a 15-point lead early in the second half and suffered several big upsets.
When they were leading 82-80 brandon williams Scored on a fast-break layup to make it a four-point game with 25 seconds remaining. carson cooper Gave the lead to Michigan State with 12 seconds remaining. UCLA’s trent perry Immediately responded with two free throws.
Jeremy Fears Jr.. Then went for a layup to cut it to 86-84 with six seconds left. But Perry sealed the victory with two free throws.
Bilodeau went down, catching his right knee when his foot twisted trying to defend Cooper in the post. The non-contact injury occurred off the ball with 3:33 remaining and the Bruins leading 35–23.
Bilodeau, the team’s leading scorer and rebounder, made both of his shots and had five points in 10 minutes.
“My initial reaction, I really prayed he was OK, and I’m glad he’s OK,” Bruins guard trent perry Said. “Again, like I said, it’s a team effort. We had guys stepping up.”
Fears had 21 points and 13 assists for the Spartans (25-7). Cooper and kur teng Each scored 13 runs.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
