Otega Oweh had the perfect response to the hostile environment he faced in his return to Norman. The Kentucky guard put on a show, scoring a career-high 28 points, including the game-winning shot, as the Wildcats secured a dramatic 83-82 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners.
Rising to the Challenge
Playing against his former team, Oweh knew the atmosphere would be intense. The Oklahoma crowd greeted him with boos and chants of “traitor,” but rather than letting it affect him, he used it as fuel. His first half was less than stellar, as he struggled with his shot and went just 2-for-7 from the field. However, great players find ways to respond, and Oweh did just that.
When Kentucky needed a spark in the second half, Oweh delivered in spectacular fashion. He erupted for 21 of the team’s final 23 points, including 18 straight at one point. His relentless drives to the basket and ability to finish under pressure proved too much for Oklahoma’s defense to handle.
