No. 11 UCLA Beats ‘Bama 88-78 in OT to Reach Elite Eight

No. 11 UCLA Beats ‘Bama 88-78 in OT to Reach Elite Eight

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 17 points, hitting two big jumpers early in overtime, and No. 11 seed UCLA held to beat No. 2 seed Alabama 88-78 in overtime in a Sweet 16 showdown Sunday night. The Crimson Tide forced the extra session when Alex Reese hit a 3-pointer just before the final buzzer of regulation. The Bruins also got 17 points from Jules Bernard as they advanced to face No. 1 seed Michigan on Tuesday night for a spot in the Final Four. Jahvon Quinerly scored 20 points and John Petty Jr. had 16 for the Crimson Tide.

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