No. 4 Kentucky overcomes 18-point deficit, takes down No. 7 Gonzaga in overtime 90-89
Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa (77) reacts after making a three-point basket against Gonzaga during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Lindsey Wasson]
SEATTLE (AP) — Andrew Carr had 19 points and No. 4 Kentucky erased an 18-point second half deficit to beat No. 7 Gonzaga 90-89 in overtime. Otega Oweh converted at the rim in the opening minute of overtime to put the Wildcats in front 81-79, their first lead since early in the first half. Amari Williams added a dunk, and Kentucky held on the rest of the way despite Nolan Hickman’s 3-pointer that pulled Gonzaga within a point with 5 seconds to go. Gonzaga’s Graham Ike led all scorers with a 28 points and 11 rebounds. Lamont Butler didn’t play.
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Gonzaga guard Khalif Battle (99) reacts after making a basket against Kentucky as guard Nolan Hickman (11) yells during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
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