Gonzaga edges out UCLA in a thrilling NCAA tournament game

The Game

In a thrilling Sweet 16 matchup, Gonzaga narrowly defeated UCLA 79-76 in a nail-biting finish. The game was intense from start to finish and had fans on the edge of their seats. It was a back-and-forth battle, with neither team able to pull away until the final few seconds.

The Finish

UCLA's Amari Bailey gave the Bruins the lead on a 3-pointer with only 12.2 seconds left on the clock. It looked like the game was in their hands, but Gonzaga's Julian Strawther answered with a deep 3-pointer of his own, putting Gonzaga back on top with just six seconds left in the game. UCLA tried to tie it up, but a last-second shot from half-court missed the mark, securing Gonzaga's victory.

Player Performances

Gonzaga's Rasir Bolton was the top performer of the night, scoring 27 points and leading the team to victory. UCLA's Amari Bailey also had a strong showing, putting up 24 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer late in the game.