Friday night was a huge game for UCLA.

The result of the Bruins’ matchup against No. 7 Missouri would determine their momentum approaching Pac-12 Conference play, and more importantly, discover if this team is capable of beating a tough opponent after falling to Georgetown and San Diego State earlier this season.

UCLA provided decisive answers to those lingering questions in front of a wired crowd of 11,854 on its home court.

Not only was UCLA able to overcome an extremely talented Missouri team but it did so in dramatic fashion in an overtime thriller in Pauley Pavilion.