The UCLA Bruins pulled out an impressive upset victory over the No. 18 Wisconsin Badgers on Tuesday night at home to earn their third ranked win of the season. Sophomore center Aday Mara was the star,

Having been just a bit player in his 1½ college seasons, Aday Mara moved to the forefront Tuesday night. In a massive way. The 7-foot-3 center left a giant imprint all over what might have been UCLA’s most significant victory of the season.

It's rare to see a day where UCLA men's basketball pulls off an upset over a ranked opponent, not because the Bruins don't do it often but because they're typically the ranked team fending off upset bids.

Specifically, UCLA shot 14-of-20 from two-point range in the second half. A bulk of the Bruins’ paint scoring arrived from the aforementioned Mara and bench guard Sebastian Mack. The Badgers had no answer. Wisconsin shot extremely well from the outside, but UCLA’s consistence presence down low was devastating on Tuesday.

For more, here are those full day-after takeaways: Jan 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins center Aday Mara (15) is greeted by guard Skyy Clark (55) during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images