Kentucky's Balanced Attack Beats Missouri

0:00On March 12, Kentucky's men's basketball team beat 8th-seated Missouri 78-72 in the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. It marked their second straight win in as many days. Otega Owe led with 21 points, Denzel Aberdeen added 16, and Colin Chandler chipped in 15. No other Wildcat reached double figures. The trio combined for 52 points, offsetting Missouri's Mark Mitchell and his 32 point effort. Kentucky relied on their balanced attack, hitting key shots and free throws down the stretch to pull out the six point victory. Players said the win felt great when everyone clicks together. Owe noted they played their best when sharing the load and finding each other's shots. Chandler agreed it makes defenses guess, but warned against forcing plays, stressing patients paid off for him after some recent struggles. Chandler called the last week and a half a learning stretch, adapting to scouting reports by getting creative and transition, and spotting up without forcing it. Aberdeen downplayed their trio's role, crediting the whole team, including big threes from teammates like Cam Williams and Brandon Garrison.

1:08Kentucky now advances to face top-seated Florida in a rematch, Friday at 1pm, Eastern Time on ESPN, where team balance will be key to keeping the momentum going.