Brandon Garrison's blocks highlight Kentucky Wildcats' postseason victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:14 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
In a tightly contested first-round NCAA tournament game, Kentucky Wildcats secured an 89-84 win over Santa Clara. Brandon Garrison was instrumental in the overtime period, delivering multiple key blocks that shifted momentum. Garrison's performance, particularly his defensive plays, helped seal the victory, marking it as one of the standout moments in a challenging season for Kentucky. The Wildcats, who faced disappointment during the regular season, aimed to turn the tide in the postseason with this critical win.
- •Kentucky beat Santa Clara 89-84 in the NCAA tournament.
- •Brandon Garrison recorded crucial blocks in overtime.
- •The win came after a disappointing regular season.
- •Kentucky aimed to improve their postseason performance.
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Top 15 Kentucky sports moments of 2025-26: No. 9 Garrison block party
"We're counting down the 15 biggest highlights from the Kentucky Wildcats sports last year, and at No. 9 is Brandon Garrison's postseason blocks.
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