who won kentucky or santa clara

June 28, 2026

Kentucky won. The Wildcats beat Santa Clara 89-84 in overtime in the NCAA Tournament on March 19, 2026.

Score

Kentucky 89
Santa Clara 84

What happened

Kentucky forced overtime with a late buzzer-beater from Otega Oweh, then finished the game in the extra period. Oweh finished with 35 points and carried Kentucky through the comeback win.