Overview
- Kentucky beat Ole Miss 72-63 at Rupp Arena for a fifth straight win, improving to 14-6 overall and 5-2 in the SEC.
- Otega Oweh finished with 23 points, including 20 after halftime, to drive the Wildcats’ late surge.
- Collin Chandler sank a left-wing three with 47.7 seconds remaining to push a three-point lead to six.
- Neither team shot above 36% as 59 free throws were attempted; Kentucky converted 28 of 38 at the line.
- The Wildcats continued to manage key absences with Kam Williams sidelined by a broken foot, Jaland Lowe out for the season, and Jayden Quaintance still unavailable.