Kentucky won the Kentucky vs. Santa Clara game, 89–84 in overtime.

Quick Scoop

  • Final score: Kentucky 89 – 84 Santa Clara (OT).
  • Context: First round of the 2026 NCAA men’s tournament (March Madness).
  • Hero moment: Kentucky’s Otega Oweh forced overtime with a deep buzzer-beater three, then helped seal it in OT.
  • Momentum swing: Santa Clara hit a go-ahead three with only seconds left before Oweh’s miracle shot turned the game around.

Key facts at a glance

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Item Detail
Who won the Kentucky Santa Clara game Kentucky Wildcats 89–84 (OT)
Tournament 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, first round
Big storyline Otega Oweh’s buzzer- beater three to force overtime

Fans on forums and social media have been calling this one of the wildest finishes of the 2026 March Madness opening round, especially because Santa Clara seemed to have it won before that last-second heave.

TL;DR: Kentucky beat Santa Clara 89–84 in overtime after a dramatic buzzer-beater by Otega Oweh to extend the game.

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