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.

The 7-foot-3 Spaniard scores a career-high 22 points, Sebastian Mack adds 19 and the Bruins survive a frantic final minute to end the Badgers’ seven-game winning streak, 85-83.

Aday Mara hadn’t played in over a week heading into Tuesday. But against the Badgers, the 7-foot-3 sophomore center was a pillar supporting the Bruins’ success.  Powered by Mara’s career-high 22 points off the bench,