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Moreno’s Buzzer-Beater Completes Kentucky’s 18-Point Rally at LSU

The freshman’s shot delivered a timely lift following Jaland Lowe’s season-ending shoulder surgery.

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Jan 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) drives to the basket against Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard (12) during the second half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Jan 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) fives guard Kam Williams (3) after making a three-point basket during the first half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kentucky won 75-74 on Malachi Moreno’s turnaround jumper off Collin Chandler’s long inbounds pass with 1.6 seconds left.
  • The Wildcats erased an 18-point second-half deficit after trailing 38-22 at halftime, surging with 53 points after the break and torrid three-point shooting.
  • Otega Oweh led with 21 points, Denzel Aberdeen added 17, and Moreno posted 10 points and eight rebounds while navigating foul trouble.
  • LSU missed two Pablo Tamba free throws with under two seconds left to open the door for the winning play and remained without lead guard Dedan Thomas Jr.
  • Kentucky improved to 11-6 and 2-2 in the SEC with a Quad 1 road win, visits No. 24 Tennessee on Saturday, and said the final play was originally drawn for another option.