In a thrilling upset, the Texas Longhorns rallied back to defeat the No. 15 Kentucky Wildcats 82-78 in a crucial SEC matchup. Freshman sensation Tre Johnson shined with a career-high 32 points and nine rebounds, leading the way for Texas as they snapped a three-game losing streak. Despite missing key players like Arthur Kaluma, the Longhorns used a late 14-1 run to secure the victory. Tramon Mark also contributed 26 points in the win.
Kentucky, playing without Jaxson Robinson and Lamont Butler, was led by Otega Oweh with 20 points and Amari Williams with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Ansley Almonor added 11 points for the Wildcats. The loss snapped Kentucky’s two-game winning streak as they fell to 17-8 overall and 6-6 in the SEC.
The game saw several lead changes and ties with Texas pulling ahead in the final minutes to secure the win. Despite trailing by four at halftime, the Longhorns fought back to outscore Kentucky in the second half. Johnson’s stellar performance, along with key contributions from Mark and Kadin Shedrick, propelled Texas to the upset victory.
With this win, Texas improved to 16-10 overall and 5-8 in the SEC. The Longhorns showcased their resilience and determination in a hard-fought battle against a top-ranked opponent. The victory will surely boost their confidence as they look to finish the season strong.
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