Otega Oweh's Record-Breaking Performance

0:00On March 20, Kentucky's Otega-Oway delivered a standout performance in their 89-84 overtime victory over Santa Clara in the buy, NCAA Tournament. The senior guard scored a career high 35 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, dish 7 assists, added a steal and a block all in 43 minutes. He's now one of just four players ever to hit at least 35 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists in a tournament game. Had a lead group includes Hall of Famers Oster Robertson from 1959, Bill Bradley from Princeton in 1965, and Larry Bird, from Indiana State in 1979. Always effort helped the Wildcats stay alive in March madness. With seconds left in regulation, Santa Clara hit a three-pointer to take the lead, but Awe launched a deep shot from near half court that banked in. At the buzzer, forcing overtime. Kentucky then outscored their opponent 16-11 in the extra period to advance. Awe called it one of the best games he's been part of, capturing the thrill of tournament

1:05play. His teammates and fans were buzzing about the clutch moment that kept their season going. On top of the national feet, OA set a Kentucky record with 1,237 points in just two seasons, the most for any. Two-year Wildcat that puts him in the top 40 all-time scores with a program with a chance to climb higher in their next matchup on Sunday. The Wildcats are geared up to keep pushing deep into the bracket.