Overview
- Freshman Malachi Moreno caught Collin Chandler’s long inbounds with 1.6 seconds left and hit the winner, finishing with 10 points and eight rebounds.
- Otega Oweh led Kentucky with 21 points and Denzel Aberdeen added 17 as the Wildcats erupted for 53 second-half points on 65% shooting.
- LSU’s Pablo Tamba missed two free throws with under two seconds remaining, leaving the door open after the Tigers had led for most of the night.
- The win moves Kentucky to 11-6 overall and 2-2 in SEC play, while LSU slips to 12-5 and 0-4 in the conference.
- Kentucky played its first game since guard Jaland Lowe was ruled out for the season, and LSU remained without Dedan Thomas Jr.; next up are Kentucky at No. 24 Tennessee and LSU hosting Missouri.