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UCLA Bruins and Tennessee Volunteers Tangle in Post-Season Showdown

In a closely contested NCAA Men's Basketball post-season game, the UCLA Bruins faced off against the Tennessee Volunteers, culminating in a final score of 58-67. Despite a valiant effort, the Bruins were unable to secure a victory, ending their journey in this year’s tournament. The Volunteers matched intensity with skill to ensure their win, although no further advancement details are provided for either team.


Mar 22, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; UCLA Bruins center Aday Mara (15) shoots the ball against Tennessee Volunteers forward Cade Phillips (12) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Bruins' Effort and Highlights


The UCLA Bruins showcased resilience and strategic gameplay throughout the match. With an overall efficiency rating of 48 and scoring 22 points off turnovers, they demonstrated their capability to capitalize on opportunities. The team's defensive efforts were notable as well, accumulating 10 steals and blocking 4 shots which underscored their defensive prowess.


Tyler Bilodeau emerged as a significant contributor for the Bruins with his impressive performance that included scoring 15 points and grabbing 4 rebounds. His shooting accuracy was remarkable with a field goal percentage of 50 percent. Skyy Clark led the team in scoring with an outstanding total of 18 points alongside his defensive contributions that included two steals.


Mar 22, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler (5) during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Aday Mara also made his presence felt by contributing across multiple facets of the game; he scored seven points, assisted three times, grabbed five rebounds, and blocked three shots showcasing his all-around game.


Volunteers' Counterattack


The Tennessee Volunteers responded effectively to every challenge posed by the Bruins. Their efficiency rating stood at an impressive 71 compared to UCLA's rating. They outrebounded UCLA significantly with a total rebound count of 36 against UCLA's 26 which played a crucial role in maintaining possession and controlling the pace of the game.


Mar 22, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; The UCLA Bruins cheerleader during the first half of the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the UCLA Bruins in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Their offensive strategy paid dividends as they managed to convert half of their three-point attempts into scores (11 out of 22), demonstrating sharpshooting from beyond the arc which kept them ahead on the scoreboard throughout much of the contest.


Looking Ahead


As both teams wrap up this season’s post-season appearances without further advancement details available at this time, fans will be eagerly anticipating future matchups based on this intense playoff series encounter between two formidable teams.


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