UCLA defeats USC in a thrilling matchup, extending their winning streak to four. Eric Dailey Jr. and Sebastian Mack's standout performances highlight the team's collective effort and growing leadership.
Rivalries are often where legends are born, and for sophomore forward Eric Dailey Jr. and sophomore guard Sebastian Mack, UCLA 's 82-76 win over USC at the Galen Center was another chapter in their rising legacies.
"It just shows that everybody’s ready when their name gets called," Dailey said after the game. "On this team, anybody could be a starter somewhere else. If everybody stays tough, and we stay together and stay connected, we’re going to win, and that’s what we did tonight.” “His confidence is going up,” he said. “He’s already got the talent and the size. When you get confident and no one can stop you, it’s scary.”
Mack’s leadership and composure were evident as he reflected on the team’s toughness in navigating a hostile road environment and closing out the game without key players on the court.
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