Kentucky’s Otega Oweh Stuns Oklahoma with Last-Second Heroics

Kentucky’s Otega Oweh Stuns Oklahoma with Last-Second Heroics

In a thrilling showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats, Otega Oweh once again proved to be the thorn in Oklahoma’s side. The former Sooner, now a key player for the Kentucky Wildcats, delivered a clutch performance that will be remembered for years to come. With just 0.5 seconds left on the clock, Oweh sank a baseline jumper that lifted the No. 15 Wildcats to an 85-84 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners on Thursday night in Nashville, Tennessee. This win propels Kentucky into the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinals.

For Kentucky (22-10), the No. 6 seed in the tournament, this victory marks their third consecutive win. They are now set to face the fifth-ranked and third-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide on Friday night. The Wildcats are riding high on momentum, and Oweh’s performance has been a significant factor in their recent success.

Oweh, who finished the game with an impressive 27 points, has been a consistent performer against his former team. Just two weeks ago, he scored 28 points and made a game-winning off-balance floater with six seconds remaining, leading Kentucky to an 83-82 win over Oklahoma on February 27. During that game, Oweh faced a hostile crowd, with Oklahoma students booing him and chanting “He’s a traitor” as he stood at the free throw line. Despite the pressure, Oweh remained unfazed and delivered when it mattered most.

Reflecting on his performance, Oweh said, “I’m just trying to hoop. It’s not really the team. Although, it feels good, for sure. I don’t know. We’re all competitors, and we just want to go out there and get a win and do good in front of the crowd.”

Oweh’s heroics were complemented by strong performances from his teammates. Koby Brea added 22 points, while Andrew Carr contributed 11 points for Kentucky. The Wildcats had built a 10-point lead with just 1:20 left in the game, but the Sooners mounted a furious rally. Oklahoma took an 84-83 lead with 5.6 seconds remaining, thanks to a basket by Jeremiah Fears, who led the Sooners with 28 points.

However, it was Oweh who had the final say, delivering the game-winning shot that sent Kentucky fans into a frenzy. The Wildcats’ victory not only advances them in the tournament but also solidifies Oweh’s reputation as a clutch performer.

• Otega Oweh: 27 points
• Koby Brea: 22 points
• Andrew Carr: 11 points
• Jeremiah Fears (Oklahoma): 28 points

As Kentucky prepares to face Alabama, the Wildcats will be looking to build on their recent success and continue their journey in the SEC Tournament. With Oweh leading the charge, Kentucky fans have every reason to be optimistic about their team’s chances.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.