Otega Oweh's Historic Performance Leads Kentucky to OT Win

0:00On March 20, Kentucky's Otega O'Way delivered a career-defining performance in their first round March Madness win over Santa Clara. The senior captain poured in 35 points to go with 8 rebounds and 7 assists, leading the wildcats to an 89 to 84, over time victory. That's that line marched the first time since Larry Bird did it for Indiana State back in 1979. It made the game even more dramatic, was O'Way's half-court buzzer-beater that forced over time. Santa Clara had just taken the lead with 2.4 seconds left, but O'Way banked in a desperation shot from just inside half-court to keep, Kentucky alive. This win snaps a string of early tournament exits for the wildcats, who had an advance pass the opening weekend in four straight years. Fans and analysts are buzzing about O'Way stepping up as captain to extend their season, especially after a shaky SEC tournament outing. O'Way bounced back strong here, building on his recent hot streak, where he scored at

1:00least 20 points in 13 of his last 16 games. Team mates like Denzel Aberdeen, with 16 points in Benchduo, Brandon Garrison, and Mohamed D. U. by, combining for 27 also chipped in key, scoring. In his final season with one of college basketball's blue blood programs, O'Way is etching his name into Wildcat lore and setting the stage for A, Deeper Run.