In an exciting matchup at Mizzou Arena, the No. 19 Kentucky Wildcats pulled off an impressive upset against the No. 15 Missouri Tigers with a final score of 91-83. Despite being 6.5-point underdogs, the Cats dominated the game, finishing the regular season 21-10, 10-8 in SEC play.
Otega Oweh led the Cats in scoring with 22 points, followed by Koby Brea with 17, Andrew Carr with 16, and Amari Williams with 14. Carr’s performance was particularly crucial in helping Kentucky hold off a late rally by Missouri, marking his third double-double of the season.
Kentucky’s win against Missouri not only sets a program record with eight wins over AP Top 15 teams but also gives them 10 Quad 1 victories, strengthening their position for Selection Sunday. The Cats are now projected to be on the No. 3/No. 4 seed line, and a Quad 1 win over a top-15 team could potentially push them into No. 3 seed territory.
The victory also guarantees that Kentucky will be a No. 5, 6, or 7 seed in the upcoming SEC Tournament, eliminating the possibility of the No. 8 seed. The outcome of the Texas A&M/LSU and Ole Miss/Florida games will determine when and who the Wildcats play in Nashville.
Overall, Kentucky’s strong performance against Missouri showcased their resilience and ability to compete at a high level. The Cats will now turn their focus towards the SEC Tournament as they look to make a deep run in the postseason.
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