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UCLA Defeats Kentucky 63-53 - Recap
Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 19 points leading UCLA to a 63-53 victory over Kentucky at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
Bettors who backed UCLA were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.0 at sportsbooks.
UCLA got 15 points from Jaylen Clark and another 15 points from Tyger Campbell. Jaime Jaquez Jr. contributed 4 assists, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Kentucky got a 14-point performance from Chris Livingston, who was supported by 11 points from Sahvir Wheeler. Sahvir Wheeler had 6 assists in a losing cause for Kentucky, while Oscar Tshiebwe grabbed 16 rebounds.
UCLA led at halftime, 35-28.
UCLA heads into a battle against UC Davis. Kentucky, meanwhile, will have their next action against Florida A&M.