Oweh's buzzer-beater saves Kentucky in OT win over Santa Clara
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Key Points:
- Kentucky's Otega Oweh scored a career-high 35 points and hit a game-tying midcourt shot as time expired to force overtime against Santa Clara in the first round of the NCAA men's tournament.
- Oweh's clutch plays helped Kentucky rally from the brink of elimination, ultimately winning 89-84 and advancing to the second round.
- Santa Clara's Allen Graves nearly secured a victory with a late 3-pointer, but a controversial timeout request by Santa Clara's coach Herb Sendek was not granted, impacting the final moments.
- Santa Clara made its first tournament appearance since 1996, with Elijah Mahi leading the team with 20 points, but could not overcome Kentucky's resilience in overtime.
