[LEX18 — It was a defensive battle in Rupp Arena on Saturday morning. Kentucky defeated Ole Miss 72-63 behind a monster second half from Otega Oweh. The senior guard had only 3 points at halftime but finished with 23 points for the game. Collin Chandler struggled shooting for most of the game but knocked down a crucial 3-pointer with about a minute to play to ice the victory for the Wildcats.
NAILS, @collinchand13r 😼
— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) January 24, 2026
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Jasper Johnson was the early catalyst. He started hot off the bench in the first half for Kentucky, going on an 8-0 run by himself in the opening period. He finished with 11 points.
Specifically: Jasper Johnson is heating up in Rupp Arena 🔥 @BBNTonight @LEX18News @KentuckyMBB https://t.co/yrlfmrN9lh pic.twitter.com/FVQKUysj4e
— Hannah Hamelback (@hhamelbackTV) January 24, 2026
Former Kentucky player and Mr. Basketball Travis Perry returned to Rupp Arena for the first time since transferring to Ole Miss and shot 0-for-3 from the field.
Kentucky is now 14-6 overall and 5-2 in the SEC. The Wildcats will look to continue their momentum with road trips next week to Vanderbilt on Tuesday night and Arkansas next Saturday.
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