UCLA suffered a disappointing defeat against Wisconsin, losing 86-70 in the Big Ten quarterfinals. The Bruins struggled defensively, especially against Wisconsin's shooting, which saw the Badgers hit 19 of 32 three-pointers. Coach Mick Cronin's pre-game reluctance about a deep tournament run seemed warranted as UCLA’s starters faltered, combining for only 30 points with abysmal shooting percentages. This loss jeopardizes UCLA’s favorable seeding in the upcoming NCAA tournament, leaving them and their fans anxious about their future in the competition.
If this was a practice test for the NCAA tournament, then UCLA left half the answers blank and smudged its fingerprints over the rest.
UCLA's five starters combined for 30 points on 27.5% shooting, with sophomore forward Eric Dailey Jr. going scoreless while missing all six shots.
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