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Buzzer-beaters and 2OT: A wild and crazy day 2 at the SEC Tournament

Kentucky basketball was one of two teams who won it at the buzzer. Relive one of the wildest days in SEC history.
ByDrew Holbrook|
Mar 13, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Trent Noah (9) drives to the basket against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Mar 13, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Trent Noah (9) drives to the basket against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Day 2 of the SEC Tournament brought all the drama fans could ask for. With four games featuring wild finishes, overtime battles, and clutch moments, the action in Nashville was nothing short of spectacular. Here's a recap of all the madness from Thursday's slate:

Kentucky Escapes Oklahoma's Furious Comeback

The sixth-seeded Kentucky Wildcats survived a wild finish against the 14th-seeded Oklahoma Sooners, pulling off an 85-84 victory in a game that nearly slipped away.

Kentucky seemed to have it all wrapped up, leading by 12 points with just over three minutes to go. However, Oklahoma's freshman sensation Jeremiah Fears went on a tear, scoring 28 points and dishing out five assists, including a clutch 3-pointer that brought the Sooners within three points with just 34 seconds remaining.

After a frantic series of plays and turnovers, Fears' layup gave Oklahoma an 84-83 lead with just six seconds left. But Otega Oweh, who led Kentucky with 27 points and five assists, redeemed himself by driving the length of the court and scoring the game-winning layup as time expired.

Double Overtime Madness: Texas vs. Texas A&M

In one of the most thrilling SEC Tournament games in years, the 13th-seeded Texas Longhorns outlasted the fifth-seeded Texas A&M Aggies 94-89 in double overtime.

Texas A&M's Wade Taylor IV dropped 29 points and nearly willed the Aggies to victory. However, Texas' Tre Johnson was the star of the night, scoring 20 points and making key plays down the stretch.

The Longhorns managed to force a second overtime thanks to Kadin Shedrick’s clutch basket with four seconds remaining. Despite Texas A&M’s late push, Texas sealed the victory at the free-throw line, ending a double-overtime classic that fans won’t soon forget.

Ole Miss' Pedulla Hits Buzzer-Beater to Stun Arkansas

In another thrilling finish, Ole Miss' Sean Pedulla nailed a three-pointer with 1.3 seconds left to secure an 83-80 victory over Arkansas. This was Pedulla’s only made three-pointer of the night after missing his previous six attempts.

Arkansas had rallied from a seven-point deficit, briefly taking the lead before Ole Miss made one final push. Arkansas' Trevon Brazile missed two free throws with seven seconds left, Pedulla came through in the clutch, delivering one of the most dramatic shots of the tournament so far.

Missouri Takes Down Mississippi State With Late Surge

Mississippi State looked like it might pull off the upset, taking a 68-67 lead on a Josh Hubbard three-pointer with 4:52 remaining. But Missouri had other plans.

The Tigers responded with an 18-4 run to close the game, locking down the Bulldogs defensively and hitting their free throws with precision. Tamar Bates led the way for Missouri, scoring 25 points and grabbing four rebounds.

In a game that featured 17 ties and nine lead changes, Missouri’s clutch execution down the stretch proved to be the difference.

Day 2 of the SEC Tournament delivered the kind of thrills that make March special. With more big matchups on the horizon, fans can expect the drama to only intensify from here.

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