New Delhi, March 21 -- March The Kentucky Wildcats kicked off their 2026 NCAA Tournament journey with a dramatic clash, edging out 10th-seeded Santa Clara 89-84 in overtime during a first-round Midwest Region clash at the Enterprise Center on Friday (March 20).

No. 7 seed Kentucky needed every ounce of clutch play to avoid an early exit against the pesky Broncos, who pushed the Wildcats to the brink in a game that featured buzzer-beating heroics and standout bench contributions.

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