Kentucky's Dioubate Heroics in OT Win

0:00On March 20, Kentucky Wildcats survived a tight overtime battle against Santa Clara, winning 89-84 in the NCAA tournament on Friday. Junior forward MoDU Bay stepped up big time with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks in a season high, 32 minutes shooting, 6-8 from the floor. He saved his best for overtime, scoring 6 of his points there, including key free throws that sealed an 8-0 run and a 6-point lead with, 31 seconds left. That effort helped push Kentucky past the tough Santa Clara squad after a back-and-forth game. Coach Mark Pope called Dai Ube, the defensive heart of the team, saying his intensity lifts everyone when he plays well. Teammates like Otega Owa and Brandon Garrison shown too, with DuBay's physicality made the difference in crunch time. DuBay drew on experience from deep runs at Alabama, including a final four and a lead-eight, hitting a rare 3-pointer early and dominating the.

1:01Boards late, his timely plays kept Kentucky season alive. With Owa's banked in buzzer-beater to force overtime, the Wildcats advance ready for their next challenge in March madness.