In the heart of SEC country, Kentucky is making a statement on the road with a halftime lead against Auburn. The Wildcats have shown resilience and precision, particularly in the final stretch of the first half.
Auburn struggled offensively, failing to score in the last 2:48 and managing only two field goals in the final 10 minutes before halftime. Meanwhile, Kentucky capitalized with a 7-0 run, securing a four-point advantage at the break.
The catalyst for this surge? Otega Oweh, who delivered an impressive performance.
Oweh leads the Wildcats with 12 points, shooting 5-8 from the field, and adding four rebounds and three assists in just 18 minutes. Collin Chandler is also making his presence felt with eight points, while Denzel Aberdeen contributes seven.
Malachi Moreno adds six, and Andrija Jelavic, Brandon Garrison, and Mo Dioubate chip in with two points each. As a unit, Kentucky is shooting an efficient 48.5 percent from the field, though their three-point percentage sits at 22.2 percent.
Their free-throw shooting is a strong 83.3 percent.
On the Auburn side, KeShawn Murphy leads with eight points. Kevin Overton follows with six, while Keyshawn Hall and Elyjah Freeman each add five.
Tahaad Pettiford and Filip Jovic contribute four points apiece, and Sebastian Williams-Adams rounds it out with three. The Tigers are shooting 34.4 percent overall, with a 23.1 percent success rate from beyond the arc, and are hitting 76.9 percent of their free throws.
Kentucky has set the stage with a solid first half. Now, with 20 minutes left, they’ll look to maintain their momentum and close out the game strong.