Kentucky's Oweh Leads Overtime Win

0:00On March 20th, number seven seed Kentucky pulled off a dramatic overtime win against number 10 Santa Clara, 89-83 in the first. Round of the NCAA tournament in St. Louis, Otega O.A. led the charge with a career high 35 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, including a clutch three pointer with just two. Seconds left in regulation to force the extra period. The game stayed tight throughout, with both teams trading leads and overtime before Kentucky sees control late. Early on, a small group carried the offense, scoring 26 of the Wildcats 29 first half points, showing how much they leaned on key. Players to stay in it. Fans are buzzing about this instant classic, a huge boost for Big Blue Nation as Kentucky advances to the round of 32 under Coach Mark Pope. The front court duo of Brandon Garrison and Mo Dubey stepped up big, combining for nearly 30 points, 15 rebounds, and strong defense with multiple blocks.

1:00One concerned lingers with sophomore Gar Collin Chandler, who struggled with just five points on poor shooting and needs to find consistency for. Deeper runs. Meanwhile, always all around dominance proved he's ready for the spotlight. Kentucky survived March Manus Chaos and keeps dancing, setting up another test as they build momentum from this gritty escape.