Kasparas Jakučionis scored 24 points and Illinois men’s basketball held off UCLA for an 83-78 win on Tuesday to end the Bruins’ seven-game win streak.

UCLA junior guard Skyy Clark began his collegiate career at Illinois. Unfortunately for him and the Bruins, they were unable to steal the road win in his return to the State Farm Center on Tuesday.

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The UCLA Bruins (18-6, 9-4 Big Ten) visit the Illinois Fighting Illini (16-8, 8-6) in a Tuesday tussle in Champaign. The opening tip at the State Farm Center will be at 8 p.m. ET (Peacock). Let's anal

UCLA’s defense was too pliable in enabling the Illini to shoot 50.9% on the way to ending the Bruins’ seven-game winning streak. A big issue was the UCLA guards’ inability to stay in front of their man, leading to them repeatedly getting beat off the dribble.

On Tuesday night, Illinois (16-8, 8-6 Big Ten) will welcome UCLA (18-6, 9-4 Big Ten) to Champaign for its first conference matchup with the Illini, while also welcoming back the Bruins’ current lead guard and former Illini Skyy Clark.

The UCLA Bruins (18-6, 9-4 Big Ten) visit the Illinois Fighting Illini (16-8, 8-6) in a Tuesday tussle in Champaign. The opening tip at the State Farm Center will be at 8 p.m. ET (Peacock).

Kasparas Jakucionis scored 24 points and Illinois held off UCLA for an 83-78 win over UCLA to end the Bruins’ seven-game win streak. Tyler Blodeau scored 25 points for UCLA.