Kentucky Wildcats Triumph Over Gonzaga in Overtime

The Kentucky Wildcats staged an impressive comeback to defeat the Gonzaga Bulldogs 90-89 in overtime at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, ending Gonzaga’s streak of 175 consecutive wins when leading by double digits at halftime. Trailing 50-34 at the break, Kentucky adjusted their defense with a 1-3-1 zone to disrupt Gonzaga’s offensive flow. Andrew Carr led with 19 points, while Graham Ike starred for Gonzaga with 28 points and 11 rebounds. Despite missing starting point guard Lamont Butler due to injury, Kentucky capitalized on their defensive adjustments and rebounding edge (43-42) to secure the victory. This marked Kentucky’s second win over a top-10 opponent this season, highlighting their resilience after a recent loss to Clemson. Gonzaga continued their struggles in the 'Battle in Seattle,' marking their third consecutive defeat in the series.