Watch the Game Highlights from Kentucky Wildcats at Auburn Tigers, 02/21/2026
KeShawn Murphy recorded 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Elyjah Freeman tipped in the game-winner with 1.4 seconds remaining as Auburn snapped a five-game losing streak with a 75-74 victory over Kentucky on Saturday night.
Kentucky controlled much of the first half behind Otega Oweh, who sparked a 7-0 run over the final 2:31 with a dunk and a three-point play. The Wildcats carried a 39-35 lead into halftime.
Oweh continued to attack early in the second half, throwing down another dunk to push Kentucky’s advantage to 46-37. Auburn responded quickly. Murphy scored on consecutive layups, and Tahaad Pettiford followed with a 3-pointer as the Tigers used a 10-2 surge to trim the deficit to 48-47 with 12:31 remaining.
Murphy kept the pressure on, adding two more layups and later two free throws during a 12-0 Auburn run that gave the Tigers a 57-53 lead with 7:34 left.
Kentucky answered late. Oweh scored on a dun...
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