Oweh scores 20 points as third-seeded Kentucky beats Troy 76-57 in the NCAA Tournament
MILWAUKEE — Otega Oweh scored 20 points, Andrew Carr had 13 and third-seeded Kentucky beat Troy 76-57 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.
Oweh added eight assists and six rebounds, and Amari Williams grabbed 13 boards for Kentucky.
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