In a tense March Madness matchup in Philadelphia, UCLA guard Skyy Clark endured a painful injury late in the game against UCF. While battling for a loose ball, Clark collided with UCF’s Themus Fulks, who unintentionally struck him in the mouth with an elbow. The impact knocked out one of Clark’s front teeth, captured live on camera.
The On-Court Incident
Medical staff rushed to Clark’s side on the court, providing immediate care before he exited for treatment. Officials halted play to inspect the floor for blood. Amid the stoppage, one of Clark’s teammates dashed out to recover the dislodged tooth from the court surface.
Clark’s Resilient Return
Undeterred, Clark reentered the game and contributed significantly. He finished with eight points, one rebound, two assists, and two steals in 20 minutes of action. With just 2.3 seconds left, Clark sank a crucial free throw to secure a 75-71 victory for the seventh-seeded Bruins.
Post-game, Clark displayed a toothless smile and shared his lighthearted plan, stating he intends to place the tooth fragment under his pillow.
UCLA’s Path Forward
Eric Dailey Jr. paced UCLA with 20 points, stepping up in the absence of injured star Tyler Bilodeau. The Bruins now await the winner of the matchup between second-seeded UConn and 15th-seeded Furman on Sunday.
