Kentucky's Oweh Heroics in Overtime Thriller

0:00On March 20th, the 2026 NCAA. Tournament kicked off with a thriller as the Kentucky Wildcats edged out Santa Clara 89. 84 in overtime on Friday. The game stayed tight from tip-off through 40 minutes of regulation, forcing extra time where Kentucky finally took control. Fans are calling it one of the tournament's best so far, thanks to a wild final sequence in regulation when Santa Clara drained a three-pointer with. Two seconds left to tie it at 70, only for Kentucky's Otega OA to answer with a desperation shot from half-court. OA dominated with 35 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists while Brandon Garrison anchored the defense, especially in overtime with. Six blocks total, plus 10 points, and 7 boards. Kentucky advances deeper into the bracket, keeping their championship hopes alive in what promises more nail-biteers ahead.