UCLA guard Skyy Clark took an unexpected hit late in Friday’s first-round matchup against UCF, losing a chunk of his top front tooth in the closing stages of the game.
Clark shook off the pain and remained part of the Bruins’ push to the finish, helping UCLA secure a 75-71 victory. The win moved the Bruins through the first round in a tight contest that stayed close down the stretch.
Tough moment, steady finish
The dental mishap came late, but Clark continued to play as UCLA worked to protect its lead and hold off UCF’s late pressure. The Bruins ultimately did enough in the final moments to preserve the four-point win.
UCLA’s 75-71 result underscored the narrow margins typical of first-round games, with Clark’s ability to continue after the injury standing out as the Bruins advanced.