Trending Now - Kentucky Advances After Oweh's Last-second Overtime Shot
WHO:
Otega Oweh, Kentucky guard, is the brother of Odafe Oweh, defensive end for the Washington Commanders.
Elijah Mahi, Santa Clara player, led his team with 20 points in the loss.
Kentucky Wildcats basketball team
Santa Clara Broncos basketball team
Otega Oweh, Kentucky guard
Allen Graves, Santa Clara player
Elijah Mahi, Santa Clara player
Denzel Aberdeen, Kentucky guard
Mouhamed Dioubate, Kentucky forward
Brandon Garrison, Kentucky forward
WHAT:
Oweh stated after the game, "It was the best game I had ever been a part of."
Denzel Aberdeen scored 16 points, Mouhamed Dioubate scored 17 points, and Brandon Garrison scored 10 points for Kentucky, all in double figures.
Kentucky won against Santa Clara 89-84 in overtime
Otega Oweh scored a career-high 35 points, with eight rebounds and seven assists
Oweh made a layup to tie the game at 70-70 with nine seconds left in regulation
Allen Graves hit a 3-pointer with 2.4 seconds left, giving Santa Clara a 73-70 lead
Oweh made a 3-point shot from 32 feet away to tie the game at 73-73 as the buzzer sounded
Kentucky scored 16 points in overtime
WHERE:
Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri
WHEN:
The game took place on March 20th, 2026, and was part of the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The game took place on March 20th, 2026
Kentucky's next game will be against either No. 2 seed Iowa State or No. 15 seed Tennessee State
WHY:
Oweh's performance was crucial in preventing an upset and advancing Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament
HOW:
Oweh received the inbound pass, pushed the ball up the court, and launched a shot that banked in for the tie, just as the buzzer sounded.
Oweh received the inbound pass, pushed the ball up the court, and launched a shot that banked in for the tie
Oweh hit tiebreaking free throws in overtime to secure the win for Kentucky
(UPDATED March 20, 2026 23:06 UTC)
In an exciting first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 20, 2026, Kentucky guard Otega Oweh made a dramatic play, hitting a buzzer-beater to tie the game, which he described as the best game he had ever been a part of. Oweh's performance was bolstered by teammates Denzel Aberdeen, who scored 16 points, Mouhamed Dioubate with 17, and Brandon Garrison contributing 10 points, all finishing in double figures. Meanwhile, Elijah Mahi led Santa Clara with 20 points in the loss, as the game showcased thrilling moments and standout performances.
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(UPDATED March 20, 2026 21:07 UTC)
In a thrilling NCAA Tournament matchup last Monday, the Kentucky Wildcats edged out the Santa Clara Broncos with a final score of 89 to 84 in overtime at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. Otega Oweh had a standout performance, scoring a career-high 35 points and hitting a clutch 3-pointer to tie the game at 73 as the buzzer sounded, ultimately leading his team to victory with key free throws in overtime. Kentucky will now prepare to face either No. 2 seed Iowa State or No. 15 seed Tennessee State in their next game.