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UCLA pushed to extend its magical run through the NCAA Tournament, ultimately falling to No. 1 overall seed Gonzaga in overtime Saturday night in Indianapolis.
Gonzaga entered the game as a 14-point favorite, which was among the biggest spreads in Final Four history.
UCLA became only the second First Four team to reach the Final Four after defeating Michigan State, Brigham Young, Abilene Christian, Alabama and Michigan.
The scrappy Bruins continued to defy expectations, leading for stretches of both halves and forcing overtime. The teams appeared to be headed for double overtime when the Bulldogs’ Jaylen Suggs put up a 40-footer he banked in at the buzzer to end UCLA’s season.
Check out pictures from the historic contest:
Gonzaga forward Drew Timme, left, and UCLA forward Cody Riley fight for the opening tipoff Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., right, fights Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs during their Final Four matchup Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
(Darron Cummings / Associated Press)
UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) drives up court under pressure from Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) during their Final Four matchup Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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UCLA guard Jaylen Clark, right, fights Gonzaga forward Drew Timme for a rebound during their Final Four matchup Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (4) shoots over Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi (11) during their Final Four matchup Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
(Michael Conroy / Associated Press)
UCLA guard Johnny Juzang reacts after making a basket during the Bruins’ Final Four matchup with Gonzaga Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
(Darron Cummings / Associated Press)
Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) passes between UCLA guard Johnny Juzang (3), forward Cody Riley (2) and guard Tyger Campbell (10) during their Final Four matchup Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
(Darron Cummings / Associated Press)
UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., center, celebrates in front of Gonzaga forward Anton Watson (22) after making a basket during their Final Four game Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
(Darron Cummings / Associated Press)
UCLA guard Johnny Juzang, center, looks to pass between Gonzaga forward Drew Timme, left, and guard Jalen Suggs, right, during their Final Four matchup Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
(Michael Conroy / Associated Press)
UCLA head coach Mick Cronin reacts to a call by refs during the Bruins’ Final Four matchup with Gonzaga Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
(Darron Cummings / Associated Press)
Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard (3) shoots in front of UCLA forward Cody Riley (2) during their Final Four matchup Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
(Darron Cummings / Associated Press)
Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) launches the game-winning shot in front of UCLA guard David Singleton (34) during their Final Four matchup Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
(Darron Cummings / Associated Press)
Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) celebrates with teammates after making the game-winning basket against UCLA in overtime of their Final Four matchup Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Gonzaga won 93-90.
(Michael Conroy/AP)
UCLA guards Johnny Juzang (3) and Jaime Jaquez Jr. walk off the court after losing in overtime to Gonzaga in the Final Four.
(Associated Press)
