Kentucky basketball nearly got sent home on Thursday night in the SEC Tournament, but not on Otega Oweh's watch. Kentucky, who was up by 12 points with just under four and a half minutes to go, held the lead until the final seconds,

In total, Oweh scored a team-high 27 points and went 8-for-14 from the field. Koby Brea scored 22 for Kentucky. Carr added 11 points and seven rebounds. The Wildcats advance to play Alabama on Friday evening. Oweh's game-winner got a fierce reaction from a Kentucky-friendly crowd at Bridgestone Arena. Carr's reaction was a bit more subdued.