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.

This post was updated Feb. 12 at 1:32 a.m. It seemed as if nothing went the Bruins’ way Tuesday night, as a missed defensive rebound stifled a second-half comeback.

The Bruins face Illinois and Indiana, looking for good habits on the West Coast to travel well for Big Ten away games.