Kentucky Wildcats narrowly escaped disaster in an 85-84 win over the Oklahoma Sooners, nearly squandering a 12-point lead with just three minutes remaining. As the final buzzer sounded, fans and analysts from all corners of the sports world rushed to social media to share their reactions.
Here's a look at how social media exploded over Kentucky's nail-biting victory:
Social Media Reactions
Atlanta Hawks and former OU star went through it in the final seconds.
BOOMER SOONER!!!! Jeremiah Fears y’all!!
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) March 14, 2025
And then the Oweh shot happened:
…omg Oweh hates OU man!! Haha … great shot Killa 🫡
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) March 14, 2025
So nice Oweh decided to do it twice
Otega Oweh Oklahoma Game Winners pic.twitter.com/jWtuVlMUOX
— Rare Rookies #BBN (@rarerookies) March 14, 2025
Mark Pope says Kentucky will keep coming no matter what:
KSR Postgame Show will begin at 2:30 amhttps://t.co/KHOqB9Y3f2 pic.twitter.com/aMsKJiuEH2
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) March 14, 2025
Kentucky walks back to locker room after Otega Oweh game winner!
— Mario A Maitland (@MarioMaitland_3) March 14, 2025
Loved hearing some of these expressions from players/coaches. pic.twitter.com/FlNwkIfOXt
This is a common foul in SEC basketball, btw pic.twitter.com/65T34PzKbb
— Megan ★ Jameson (@megan_jameson) March 14, 2025
The @KentuckyMBB under 1st year @CoachMarkPope has had a very good year Tonight had a tough W vs @OU_MBBall 85- 84 as once again just like the regular season game OTEGA OWEH would not let UK get beat by his ex school.Oweh had 27 & in the 1st game vs Sooners an 83 -82 W he had…
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) March 14, 2025
Otega Oweh just went Tyus Edney on Oklahoma.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) March 14, 2025
An incredible finish in Nashville.
An incredible finish for Kentucky.
America!
Wow, Kentucky sweats it out and gets it done.
— Michael Epps (@MichaelEppsTV) March 14, 2025
85-84 win over Oklahoma, OTEGA OWEH GAME-WINNER AGAIN!!!!
Rupp Arena south is ELECTRIC!
The Cats win their first SEC tournament game in 3 years, and without Lamont Butler. #BBN @FOX56News pic.twitter.com/AqZbLqRIuK
Key Stats Recap
Kentucky Wildcats (85 Points)
- Field Goals: 31-60 (51.7%)
- Three-Pointers: 8-24 (33.3%)
- Free Throws: 15-22 (68.2%)
- Total Rebounds: 36 (8 Offensive, 28 Defensive)
- Assists: 17
- Steals: 7
- Blocks: 2
- Turnovers: 12
- Points Off Turnovers: 15
- Fast Break Points: 21
- Points in Paint: 42
- Personal Fouls: 17
- Largest Lead: 12 (Nearly blown in the final 3 minutes)
Top Performers:
- Otega Oweh: 27 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 steals
- Koby Brea: 22 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
- Andrew Carr: 11 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks
Oklahoma Sooners (84 Points)
- Field Goals: 30-62 (48.4%)
- Three-Pointers: 9-25 (36.0%)
- Free Throws: 15-18 (83.3%)
- Total Rebounds: 28 (4 Offensive, 24 Defensive)
- Assists: 14
- Steals: 6
- Blocks: 2
- Turnovers: 8
- Points Off Turnovers: 16
- Fast Break Points: 18
- Points in Paint: 40
- Personal Fouls: 20
- Largest Lead: 3
Top Performers:
- Jeremiah Fears: 28 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals
- Jalon Moore: 12 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists
- Kobe Elvis: 12 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds
The Wildcats' win kept fans on the edge of their seats, but they'll need to tighten things up if they want to keep the good times rolling in Nashville. Up next is a 3rd shot at Alabama. Will the Cats get swept by the Tide or will Kentucky head to the SEC semifinals? Find out tomorrow.