ST. LOUIS (Interstat) — Otega Oweh scored 35 points as Kentucky outlasted Santa Clara 89-84 in overtime in an NCAA Division I men’s basketball playoff game Friday at Enterprise Center.

The Wildcats, who trailed by two at halftime, forced the extra period by outscoring the Broncos 44-42 in the second half. Kentucky then controlled overtime 16-11 to secure the win. Oweh added eight rebounds and seven assists for Kentucky.

Elijah Mahi led Santa Clara with 20 points. The Broncos’ season ends at 26-9, while Kentucky improved to 22-13 and advanced.