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Kentucky Wildcats Triumph in Overtime, Oweh Scores 35!

3/21/2026

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Summary

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The Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Santa Clara Broncos 89-84 in overtime.
Otega Oweh of the Kentucky Wildcats scored a career-high 35 points to lead the win.
Oweh hit a near half-court buzzer-beater to tie at 73 after Graves seemed to win with a late three.
In overtime, Kentucky outscored Santa Clara 16-11.
Kentucky will face the winner of the Iowa State vs. Tennessee State game.

History

Historical Context

In 1982, the North Carolina Tar Heels, led by freshman Michael Jordan, won their second NCAA Championship by defeating the Georgetown Hoyas 63-62 at the Louisiana Superdome. This victory marked head coach Dean Smith's first national title after several near-misses, highlighting the intense competition in college basketball and setting the stage for future stars and programs.

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Story summary

The Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Santa Clara Broncos 89-84 in overtime.
Otega Oweh of the Kentucky Wildcats scored a career-high 35 points to lead the win.
Oweh hit a near half-court buzzer-beater to tie at 73 after Graves seemed to win with a late three.
In overtime, Kentucky outscored Santa Clara 16-11.
Kentucky will face the winner of the Iowa State vs. Tennessee State game.

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