Kentucky's OT Triumph: Monkey Off Back

0:00On March 20, Kentucky basketball pulled off a thrilling overtime victory against Santa Clara, winning 89-84 in the NCAA. Tournament senior guard Otega O.A. sealed the drama with a three-pointer that banked in with just 2.4 seconds left in regulation, tying the score at, 73 and forcing extra time. In overtime, O.A. and junior forward, Brandon Garrison stepped up big for the Wildcats, helping them secure the win and advance in the tournament. This March's Kentucky's first overtime triumph in the big dance since 2000 ending a tough stretch of losses in those situations. Fans have endured heart breaks like the double overtime defeat to Michigan State in 2005, a regional final loss to Auburn in 2000, 19 and a stunning first round upset by saying Peters in 2022. Before this game, the Wildcats were just three and seven all-time in NCAA overtime contests, making this their fourth such victory in a highlight of.

1:00This year's tournament, with that monkey off their back, Kentucky looks poised to build on the momentum and create more exciting moments as the postseason heats up.