Men’s March Madness 2026 takeaways: Otega Oweh shot saves Kentucky’s season on Day 2
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The NCAA Tournament resumed with 16 first-round games across four regional sites, featuring notable moments including an upset and a scare for Duke fans. Kentucky narrowly defeated Santa Clara in overtime, with Otega Oweh scoring 35 points.
- Texas Tech avoided an upset by beating Akron 91-71, with strong defensive rebounding and balanced scoring from five players. Akron's Amani Lyles led his team with 26 points but the Zips struggled inside the arc.
- Key upcoming matchups include Alabama vs. Hofstra, where Alabama faces challenges without star guard Aden Holloway, and Villanova vs. Utah State, a closely matched game with strong defensive and offensive efficiency on both sides.
- Miami (Ohio) continues its Cinderella run
