Otega Oweh Scores 20 and No. 17 Kentucky Uses Strong 2nd Half for 82–61 Win Over Vanderbilt

Kentucky's Otega Oweh (00) shoots between Vanderbilt's AJ Hoggard (11) and Grant Huffman (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. James Crisp/AP Photo

LEXINGTON, Ky.—Otega Oweh scored 20 points and No. 17 Kentucky took advantage of its size to start the second half to pull away for an 82–61 win over Vanderbilt on Wednesday night.

The Wildcats (18–8, 7–6 Southeastern Conference) led 41–40 at the half, but focused on going inside for their first three baskets of the second half and forced the Commodores to take a timeout three minutes in.