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Mark Pope's Tech, Otega Oweh's Heave Fire up Kentucky, but UK Falls
Missouri staged a late comeback with 11 lead changes and 42 free throws, securing its first-ever win at Kentucky's Rupp Arena with a 73-68 victory.
- Missouri Tigers stunned Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena, Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, winning 73-68 for their first victory in 10 visits to the venue.
- With 36 seconds left, Missouri took control as Mark Mitchell scored the go-ahead basket and the Missouri Tigers closed on an 8-0 run, with Jayden Stone sinking two free throws with 10 seconds remaining.
- Missouri's frontcourt earned a 40-28 advantage in points in the paint while Kentucky guard Otega Oweh, Kentucky guard, finished as Wildcats' lone double-figure scorer with 20 points.
- Missouri's perfect SEC start moves to 2-0 after the win as the Missouri Tigers improve to 12-3 and 2-0 while the Kentucky Wildcats fall to 9-6 and 0-2, and Kentucky returns Saturday for an 8:30 p.m. tipoff against Mississippi State.
- The loss deepens questions about Kentucky Wildcats' early SEC form as conference play returned to Rupp Arena and they remain winless after the home-opener setback.
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Mizzou rallies late to stun Kentucky at Rupp Arena
Missouri closed the game on a 15-2 run to earn a historic 73-68 victory over Kentucky on Wednesday night at Rupp Arena, snapping an 0-for-9 skid in Lexington and improving to 2-0 in SEC play for the first time in program history. The Tigers improved to 12-3 overall, while Kentucky fell to 9-6 and 0-2 in conference play. Senior Mark Mitchell scored 21 points, including the go-ahead basket with 36.2 seconds remaining, and graduate student Jayden S…
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