LOS ANGELES — In the most crucial game of the season for the UCLA men’s basketball team, Donovan Dent rose to the challenge. The senior point guard dissected Purdue’s defense, creating for himself and his teammates. He defended star counterpart Braden Smith adequately. He delivered his best overall performance in blue and gold – 23 points and 13 assists – while leading the Bruins to a 69-67 victory over the fourth-ranked Boilermakers on Tuesday night at Pauley Pavilion. In the final two minutes, with the Bruins trailing,...
