Ace Bailey helps Rutgers end 3-game skid with 75-68 victory over struggling UCLA

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UCLA guard Sebastian Mack, second from left, drives into Rutgers guard Jamichael Davis, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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Rutgers center Lathan Sommerville (24) reaches toward UCLA guard Skyy Clark (55) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) goes up to shoot over Rutgers center Emmanuel Ogbole (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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UCLA guard Sebastian Mack reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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UCLA center Aday Mara (15) reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) is guarded by Rutgers center Lathan Sommerville, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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UCLA and Rutgers players huddle during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) guards against Rutgers guard Ace Bailey (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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Rutgers guard Dylan Harper (2) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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Rutgers guard Dylan Harper (2), center, shoots past UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau (34), left, and guard Kobe Johnson (0), right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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Rutgers guard Dylan Harper dribbles the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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Rutgers guard Dylan Harper, right, looks to shoot the ball past UCLA guard Eric Dailey Jr., left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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UCLA guard Eric Dailey Jr. looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers won 75-68. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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Rutgers guard Ace Bailey (4) react following an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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Rutgers guards Dylan Harper (2) and Ace Bailey (4) react during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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Rutgers guard Ace Bailey, left, and UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau, right, reach toward the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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UCLA guard Eric Dailey Jr., top, hangs from the rim after dunking during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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Rutgers guard Dylan Harper (2) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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Rutgers center Lathan Sommerville (24) reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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Rutgers guard Tyson Acuff reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Freshman Ace Bailey totaled 20 points and 10 rebounds and Rutgers beat UCLA 75-68 on Monday night, ending the Scarlet Knights’ three-game losing streak by extending the Bruins’ skid to four.

Bailey made 7 of 13 shots with a 3-pointer and all five of his free throws for Rutgers (9-8, 2-4 Big Ten Conference). He also blocked three shots on the way to his fifth double-double of the season.

Dylan Harper hit two 3-pointers and scored 18 for the Scarlet Knights. Jeremiah Williams had 11 points off the bench on 5-for-7 shooting.

Eric Dailey Jr. and reserve Sebastian Mack scored 16 apiece to lead UCLA (11-6, 2-4), which was ranked 15th before the slide. Kobe Johnson scored 13.

Lazar Stefanovic hit a 3-pointer to cap a 7-0 run for UCLA to begin the game. Rutgers evened the score at 16 on a layup by Williams. Mack answered with a layup and the Bruins had a 33-30 lead at the break.

Bailey tipped in a missed shot for Rutgers to begin the second half and Harper followed with back-to-back 3-pointers to give the Scarlet Knights their first lead. UCLA battled back to tie it a 41 on a basket by Dailey. Tyson Acuff answered with a 3-pointer and Bailey hit a jumper to give the Scarlet Knights a 46-41 lead with 14:46 remaining.

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Rutgers never trailed over the final 19:04.

The two schools played three previous times between 1976-81 with UCLA winning twice. The Bruins had never played on Rutgers’ home floor.

Up next: Rutgers travels to play Nebraska on Thursday. UCLA will host Iowa on Friday.

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