UCLA Honors Bill Walton as Mick Cronin Secures 500th Career Win

The Bruins defeated Ohio State 69-61, with standout performances from Eric Dailey Jr. and Aday Mara, on a day of tributes to the late Bill Walton.

Mick Cronin reached his 500th career coaching win, becoming the youngest active NCAA Division I coach to achieve this milestone.
UCLA forward Eric Dailey Jr. led the team with 20 points and 8 rebounds, breaking out of a recent slump with a strong second-half performance.
The Bruins' defense held Ohio State to 31.7% shooting, with key contributions from Aday Mara, who recorded 10 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
Tributes to UCLA legend Bill Walton included tie-dye warmups, Grateful Dead music, and a halftime ceremony attended by Walton's family and former UCLA greats.
UCLA improved to a 20-8 record overall and 11-6 in the Big Ten, bouncing back from a recent loss to Minnesota.