Game of the century: UH's basketball victory over UCLA in the Astrodome stands the test of time

Dale does love this game; said it was the reason he decided to go to UH.

Game of the century: UH’s basketball victory over UCLA in the Astrodome stands the test of time
Pivotal ‘Game of the Century’ ushered college basketball into the modern era
Dale Robertson

The dichotomy of euphoria and disappointment in the two locker rooms couldn’t have been more pronounced - the Bruins really didn’t know how to lose - but the players on both sides realized they had been part of something special, historic and worth celebrating - together. As he was leaving the locker room, Hayes told Chronicle sports writer Jerry Wizig, “I’m going to pick up Lew and we’re going to a party.”

Same for me. I decided that very night.