Otega Oweh proved once again why he’s Kentucky’s go-to player in clutch moments, leading the Wildcats to a 93-85 win over rival Louisville. With Kentucky struggling to pull away, Oweh took over in the final minutes, scoring nine points in less than two minutes to seal the victory.
Oweh, Kentucky’s leading scorer with 15.7 points per game, had a quiet start but made his presence felt when it mattered most. With the Wildcats clinging to a narrow lead, Oweh provided a crucial steal and followed it up with a thunderous dunk to give Kentucky an 81-74 advantage with just under two minutes remaining. The Rupp Arena crowd erupted as Oweh continued to make big plays.
After a Louisville basket trimmed the lead to seven points, Oweh responded with a timely three-pointer to stretch the lead to 10. He followed it up with a transition layup and an and-1 to finish the game strong. Oweh’s final tally included 17 points, three assists, and two steals in just 27 minutes of play, maintaining his perfect double-digit scoring streak through 11 games this season.
Oweh’s performance continued his trend of stepping up in crucial moments, following similar game-changing plays against Duke and Gonzaga earlier this season. With Kentucky now off to its best start since 2017, Oweh’s leadership and clutch play have been a key factor in the Wildcats’ success. His consistent ability to deliver when the game is on the line is quickly becoming one of the most defining aspects of this Kentucky team.
