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Kentucky Advances in SEC Tournament After Oweh's Last-Second Heroics

Otega Oweh's buzzer-beater secures Kentucky's 85-84 victory over Oklahoma, setting up a quarterfinal clash with Alabama.

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Mar 13, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Texas A&M Aggies guard Manny Obaseki (35) guards Texas Longhorns guard Tramon Mark (12) during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Mar 13, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) reacts after hitting the game winner as time runs out against the Oklahoma Sooners during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Otega Oweh, a former Oklahoma player, scored 27 points, including the game-winning shot with 0.5 seconds left, to lead Kentucky past Oklahoma 85-84 in the SEC Tournament's second round.
  • Kentucky, the tournament's sixth seed, will face third-seeded and fifth-ranked Alabama in the quarterfinals on Friday night.
  • Oklahoma mounted a late comeback, erasing a 10-point deficit in the final 80 seconds, but fell short as Oweh delivered the decisive basket.
  • Kentucky's Lamont Butler exited early with a shoulder injury, leaving the Wildcats shorthanded during Oklahoma's rally.
  • The Wildcats aim to build momentum in the SEC Tournament and secure a strong position heading into the NCAA Tournament.