Otega Oweh once again proved to be a nightmare for his former team, Oklahoma, as he led Kentucky to a thrilling 85-84 victory in the SEC tournament. The former Sooner, who was Oklahoma’s second-leading scorer last season before transferring to Kentucky, hit a clutch baseline jumper with just 0.5 seconds remaining, securing the Wildcats’ spot in the quarterfinals. The dramatic finish marked another heartbreaking loss for Oklahoma at the hands of their former star.
With the victory, Kentucky (22-10), the No. 6 seed in the tournament, extended its winning streak to three games and earned a matchup against third-seeded Alabama in the quarterfinals.
Oweh was the standout performer for the Wildcats, finishing with 27 points, just two weeks after torching Oklahoma with 28 points and a game-winning floater in a narrow 83-82 win on February 26. His repeated dominance against his former team has only fueled the resentment from Oklahoma fans.
Otega Oweh Sinks Game-Winner as Kentucky Edges Oklahoma in Thrilling SEC Tournament BattleOweh Overcomes Boos and Delivers Another Clutch Win Against Former Team
During the previous meeting, Oklahoma students loudly booed Oweh throughout the game, even chanting “He’s a traitor” while he stood at the free-throw line. Despite the animosity, Oweh remained focused and unfazed, emphasizing that his main goal was simply to play basketball and win games.
After Kentucky’s latest victory, he acknowledged the satisfaction of beating his former school but maintained that competition and winning were his top priorities.
Kentucky seemed in control late in the game, leading by 10 with just 1:20 remaining, but Oklahoma mounted a furious comeback. Jeremiah Fears, who led the Sooners with 28 points, put Oklahoma ahead 84-83 with 5.6 seconds left.
However, Oweh delivered in the clutch once again, sinking the game-winning jumper to break Oklahoma’s heart for the second time this season. Kentucky’s Koby Brea and Andrew Carr also played key roles, contributing 22 and 11 points, respectively, in the Wildcats’ hard-fought victory.
