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 on 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 5 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 28 points and 11 rebounds. Ryan Nembhard had 13 points and 10 assists.
 
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Gonzaga heads across the country taking on No. 25 UConn at Madison Square Garden next Saturday, and Kentucky will host Colgate on Wednesday.