SEATTLE — Andrew Carr had 19 points and No. 4 Kentucky erased an 18-point second half deficit to beat No. 7 Gonzaga 90-89 in overtime Saturday night.
Otega Oweh converted at the rim in the opening minute of overtime to put the Wildcats in front 81-79, their first lead since early in the first half.
Amari Williams added a dunk, and Kentucky held on the rest of the way despite Nolan Hickman‘s 3-pointer that pulled Gonzaga within a point with five seconds to go.
The Wildcats, who started the half down 50-34, tied the game at 79 on Carr’s jumper with 49 seconds left in regulation.
Gonzaga’s Graham Ike led all scorers with a 28 points and 11 rebounds.
Kentucky’s Lamont Butler didn’t play because of an ankle injury.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.